Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with Preßstoff Liner & Chinstrap - dated 1938 U.S. Field Gear Condition rates to very good

Condition rates to very good

This is a fantastic example of a Model 1941 Johnson rifle bayonet complete with original leather scabbard

Keller was one of the men immortalized in the famous photo taken by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal

having excellent leather construction throughout and a matching nickel box clip at the top

The items included in this lot:

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with Preßstoff Liner & Chinstrap - dated 1938 U.S. Field Gear Condition rates to very goodOriginal 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