Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - Size 57 Breda M-37 Differing from the Brown Bess

Differing from the Brown Bess not only using all steel mounts the barrel is secured by three-barrel bands and not pins

The barrel tang screw rises from under the trigger guard and screws into the steel barrel tang

The Brodie helmet reduced casualties but was criticized by General Herbert Plumer on the grounds that it was too shallow and too light-reflective

A genuine British Royal Naval small Deck Cannon

Tailored by Bancroft

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - Size 57 Breda M-37 Differing from the Brown BessOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 90% of the original dark blue paint. The helmet retains the original split pin rivets, with the original paint present. The Luftschutz decal is clean and 95% complete with only a couple very minor scuffs. There is a sizable dent right above the decal on the top of the helmet. The inner skirt