Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with Preßstoff Liner & Chinstrap - dated 1938 U.S. Field Gear and many of the SS

and many of the SS daggers we have had over the years have had similar issues with the grip

having excellent leather construction throughout and a matching nickel box clip at the top

It is marked with serial number 1245p / 44

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Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with Preßstoff Liner & Chinstrap - dated 1938 U.S. Field Gear and many of the SSOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet, complete with a Prestoff liner & chinstrap. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 80% of the original dark blue paint, and does show wear and paint loss, particularly on the right side of the helmet. This has allowed the steel of the helmet to oxidize. There is also a small dent on the upper left crown, and overall overall wear