59th Contemporary History Auction

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Luftschutz M38 helmet (gladiator) - RL2 40/2

Luftschutz M38 helmet (gladiator) - RL2 40/2

LOT 74-0252
SOLD
Auction ended        4th May 2024  |  04:17 pm CEST
RESULT
STARTING PRICE: EUR 100,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 74-0252
EAN 2000000839561
LOT 74-0252
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000839561
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 74-0252
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000839561
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Textbook example of a Reichsluftschutzbund (RLB) helmet. A M38 helmet pattern known as the "gladiator" type.

Liner: Original attached. Soft leather marked 59.
Chin strap: In place. Good condition
Paint: Nearly 100% of the factory color in place. Signs of use and age.
Decal: Nearly 100%

Markings:  Typical "Vetrieb genehmigt ...." stickers as well as a "Kopfweite" size sticker.  "RL2 40/2" stamps to the shell.

Nice examples are getting harder to find.  

 


Condition
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