Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with Preßstoff Liner & Chinstrap - dated 1938 Barrels and the Knife additionally marked

and the Knife additionally marked I

Early style without channels machined on the side and top

by the Troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1776

The result was the development of the Duck's Foot pistol

but it in fact dates from the 1960s

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with Preßstoff Liner & Chinstrap - dated 1938 Barrels and the Knife additionally markedOriginal 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