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ARTIFACT:
This is a dated 1938 M-38 Luftschutz (or Air Protection Warning Service) gladiator helmet with about 98% of its paint and decal intact. "Luftschutz" is short for Luftschutzwarndienst, a civilian organization who calculated which cities were most likely to be the targeted for air raids and alerted the populace when necessary. It was a voluntary group until 1943 when every civilian regardless of gender was mandated to be a part of the Luftschutz. The beaded divider encircling the helmet's crown denotes that it was intended for non-military wear (the sticker inside the visor shows that this model was approved for sales to the Luftschutz). The helmet is painted blue and has a large winged swastika and oak leaf decal above the visor.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1938.
SIZE:
Approximately 6" in height; head opening: 8-1/2" by 7-1/2".
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Painted steel with decal, leather.
ATTACHMENT:
Chin strap with buckle.
MARKINGS:
RL2-38/28; "…Vertrieb genehmigt…" approved sales sticker (inside visor).
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Nazi Germany uniform and headgear collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJX13 LCEJX12/13 SCEJX12/14
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The helmet has retained about 98% of its paint and decal; strap is supple; small dent at left side of front vent and tape residue from old veterans' display.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
