Luftschutz M38 Helmet with Decal

Luftschutz M38 Helmet with Decal. The helmet is in good condition, complete with liner and leather chinstrap, liner shows some damages (see photos). Size 57. The helmet retains most of its original paint, the Luftschutz decal is present for about 90%. The reverse interior neck guard apron is marked ‘RL2 38/28’ indicating production in 1938, there is a white ink marking with the maximum sales price of 8 Reichsmark (Höchstpreis RM 8). The RLB (Reichsluftschutzbund) was an official national organization tasked with all aspects of civil air raid defence. On 26 September 1938 a specific helmet for RLB personnel was introduced that incorporated a raised horizontal bead between the visors and crown. These helmets were commonly called the Gladiator style helmet.

Nice original Luftschutz helmet in very good condition.