Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with Preßstoff Liner & Chinstrap - dated 1938 Japanese Army The original paint is mostly

The original paint is mostly intact

Charles Graham Halpine (1829-68)

which are still intact

There are some ink stamp markings on the back of the belt

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Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with Preßstoff Liner & Chinstrap - dated 1938 Japanese Army The original paint is mostlyOriginal 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