Original German WWII Beaded M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Civil Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 Military Maps designated G-14/AS was also produced

designated G-14/AS was also produced with the DB 605ASM high-altitude engine

high up near the butt plate there is a very faint stamping of S

The brass mounts are all delicately engraved and fitted onto a light walnut engraved stock also carved in scroll behind the tang

borrowing design aspect from many earlier submachine guns

The seat also displays one slash pocket

Original German WWII Beaded M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Civil Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 Military Maps designated G-14/AS was also producedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very good original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 80% of the original dark blue paint, with some wear, especially on the top, where it has many scratches and chips. This has allowed the paint to bubble up from the rust a bit. The helmet retains the original split pin rivets, with original paint. The Luftschutz decal is clean and 90%