Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner & Chinstrap - dated 1938 British Flare Guns "Bté" is short for Breveté

"Bté" is short for Breveté

The included steel scabbard is in very good shape

the chamber for the powder bag was a bit larger in diameter than the bore

The rear sling swivel is missing

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet with 56cm Liner & Chinstrap - dated 1938 British Flare Guns "Bté" is short for BrevetéOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet, which definitely looks to have seen service during the WWII era. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 85% of the original dark blue paint, with light overall wear and scratching, especially around the rim, which was most prone to contact with the ground. There is also a shallow dent in the center of the crown, with a few smaller