Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet by Rossoll - dated 1939 German Machine Guns The belt clip is still

The belt clip is still present

The reverse of the fittings shows a thistle blossom

so this is not the original regiment it was issued to

and were parkerized and even cut down

F and H at Fort Assinniboine

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet by Rossoll - dated 1939 German Machine Guns The belt clip is stillOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet, which definitely looks to have seen service during the WWII era. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 85% of the original dark blue paint, with some areas of paint loss from wear and also oxidation on the front and rear skirts. The interior has faired a bit worse, with paint loss and pitting on most of the bottom front visor,