Germany, Luftschutz. An Air Raid Protection “Gladiator” Helmet, C.1939 Auction Archive February 1945 to January 1946)

February 1945 to January 1946)

four additional clasps are very rare

a well made and gently worn medal ribbon bar

HARRINGTON)

70 mm x 90 mm

Germany, Luftschutz. An Air Raid Protection “Gladiator” Helmet, C.1939 Auction Archive February 1945 to January 1946)(Luftschutzwarndiensthelm). Instituted 1939. Constructed of steel (magnetic) in the shape of the traditional Gladiator style, with its original dark blue exterior, with a winged Luftschutz insignia applique in silver on the front. It consists of a large dome, with a large two piece brim around the helmet. It features two clusters of seven small air vents on either side, with a smooth finished edge along the entire helmet. The interior is painted in