Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 59cm Liner - dated 1938 Category_Receiver Top Cover and a classic elastic cotton

and a classic elastic cotton strap that is still somewhat stretchy

- WWI War Merit Cross for Military Valor with Blue / White Ribbon

As most artillery regiments were trained and equipped as infantry prior to 1861 a single weapon for both types of troops made sense

Most of the carbines we see do not have these

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 59cm Liner - dated 1938 Category_Receiver Top Cover and a classic elastic cottonOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 90% of the original dark blue paint, with overall wear, with some chipping and oxidation. The helmet still has all three of the original split pin rivets, with nearly complete paint. The Luftschutz decal is clean and 95% complete with a few scuffs and wear, with a lovely yellowed patina. The