Original German WWII Late Style M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1939 Night Sights This early production example is

This early production example is marked on the blade ricasso with USN

It appears to be complete

The Tank Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces was the mechanized unit that engaged in tank warfare for the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) on the Western Front during World War I

The bayonet is in New Old Stock condition

Original German WWII Late Style M38 Luftschutz Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1939 Night Sights This early production example isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original late style M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet, which which looks to have seen light service during the war. These late pattern helmets have a very simplified construction, with a single piece shell and no "bead" around the edge. The paint is also applied much less carefully, showing some original drip marks, and it is not the high quality dark blue usually seen. The paint is