Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner and Chinstrap - dated 1939 U.S. Equipment At this time protective varnish

At this time protective varnish was also lightly applied over the shell

Found in the Palace of Lagan Silikana in Kathmandu

creating a formidable mid-air fireball that can turn a large interior chamber into a 1 200-degree furnace in seconds

and there is light surface rust covering the entire exterior

intermittently until a boiler explosion put her in Mare Island Navy Yard in reduced commission through the summer of 1915

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner and Chinstrap - dated 1939 U.S. Equipment At this time protective varnishOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet, which looks to have seen light to moderate service during the WWII era. The exterior of this German helmet retains over 90% of the original dark blue paint, showing light overall wear, with some denting on the crown. The rolled edge is missing a good amount of the paint, which is not uncommon, and gives it a great "been there" look. There is