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WWII GERMAN LUFTSCHUTZ M38 GLADIATOR STEEL HELMET&DECAL

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Sold Date: 04/05/2008
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Militaria & Weapons

From a veteran's private collection, we are pleased to offer this week, a very rare German WWII Luftschutz /Gladiator/ M38 Helmet.
History: Formed in late 1932 the Deutsches Luftschutzverband, (German Air Protection League), was a voluntary organization designed to provide Civil air raid protection in large civilian centers. Shortly after Hit1er ascension to power the Deutsches Luftschutzverband was restructured and placed under the supervision of the Reichsluftfahrtministerium - National Air Ministry under the control of Hermann Goring. On April 29TH 1933 the Deutsches Luftschutzverband was renamed RLB, Reichs Luftschutz Bund - National Air Raid Protection League and was given status of an official National organization tasked with all aspects of Civil Air Raid defense. The RLB remained a voluntary organization with a small cadre of paid, full-time uniformed officials to oversee the organizations functions until June 1935 when obligatory service was introduced. Only the most basic uniform and equipment items were supplied to the cadre personnel, with the rest having to be bought personally by members. On September 26TH 1938 a specific helmet for RLB personnel was introduced that incorporated a raised horizontal "bead" between the visors and crown. These helmets commonly called the "Gladiator" style were supplemented with M35, M40 and M42 helmets that also incorporated a raised horizontal "bead" between the visors and crown .

DESCRIPTION : Three piece, sheet steel construction Luftschutz M38 "Gladiator" style helmet shell retains about 85% of its original, smooth finish. The helmet shell has two groups of seven "salt & pepper" ventilation holes to either side of crown. Helmet is in very good condition with traces of age, liner interior complete, leather chinstrap present. The helmet has an embossed horizontal beaded rim between the crown and the visor/neck guard. The visor/neck guard has a semi-circular "ear" cut-out and a brazed vertical seam to either side. The reverse interior neck guard apron is stamped "RL2- 38/28". The Helmet bears a Bulgarian WWII decal.

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