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Luftschutz M38 helmet (gladiator) - RL2 39/11

Luftschutz M38 helmet (gladiator) - RL2 39/11

LOT 74-0251
PRESALE
Live auction 4th May 14:00
STARTING PRICE
150,00
GBP 128,24
USD 160,80
150
approx: GBP 128,24 / USD 160,80
BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,5 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 74-0251
EAN 2000000833965
LOT 74-0251
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000833965
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 74-0251
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000833965
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Reichsluftschutzbund (RLB) helmet. A M38 helmet pattern known as the "gladiator" type sized 56. 

The helmet is  stamped 'RL2-39/11' in the neck which indicates the helmet was produced by 'Carl Busse' from Main. and includes the decal inside showing size and the maximum cost of 8 RM.

Liner: Original attached. Soft leather with cord appears to have been worn little.

Chin strap: In place. Good condition but some light cracking
Paint: Nearly 85% of the factory color in place with a rust spot aboth the decal. 
Decal:  95%.


Condition
See description