Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet Shell - dated 1938 Medals the Japanese used a breakaway

the Japanese used a breakaway wooden nose to soften its impact with the water

Promoted to flight lieutenant (war substantive) on 3 September 1941

red horsehair tuft on marmouset

The cylinder bears a LONDON PROOF MARK and other markings

replacing the breech block and all fittings

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet Shell - dated 1938 Medals the Japanese used a breakawayOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet shell, which looks to have seen light to moderate service during the WWII era. It has however lost the liner and chin strap, while still retaining all 3 liner attachment hollow rivets, which show some deformation from having the liner removed. The exterior of this German helmet shell retains about 85% of the original dark blue paint, showing light