Original WWII-era German Luftschutz civil defense “Gladiator” helmet, finished in gray-green paint with the front Luftschutz winged decal still present. The helmet retains its interior leather liner system, black chinstrap assembly, and interior size/price label marked “Höchstpreis RM 8.- Vertrieb genehmigt gemäß § 8 Luftschutzgesetz” and “Kopfweite 56.” The shell shows age-appropriate wear including surface scratches, paint loss, spotting, oxidation, and handling marks, while the leather liner is dry, cracked, and partially torn from age. A desirable wartime civil defense helmet displaying classic vent-hole groupings, rolled edge construction, and authentic period labeling. Approx. dimensions (in): 6.25 x 9.5 x 11.5.

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