Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1939 Japanese Army Included with the purchase is

Included with the purchase is a notarized letter from the original owner’s son to add concrete provenance to this unique WW2 Civil Defense collectible

It exists today as the four different branches of the LEICA company

Friedrich von Anhalt-Dessau on May 12

best described as Horse or Camel pistols

It has a 34" barrel with two brass ram rod pipes and three barrel wedges

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1939 Japanese Army Included with the purchase isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains over 90% of the original dark blue paint, with only light overall wear and scuffing. The helmet still has all three of the original liner split pins, though the paint is worn. The Luftschutz decal is clean and 90% complete with a few scuffs and only light wear. The inner skirt is maker marked with