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German WWII Luftschutz M40 Gladiator Style Three Piece Steel Helmet

This auction ended on October 18, 2026.

Start price: $5

Estimated price: $150 - $250

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Sold for: $280

Description

This German WWII-era M40 “Gladiator” style Luftschutz (Air Raid Protection) helmet is constructed from three pieces of steel with a dark blue painted finish. The front of the helmet features a silver-toned decal depicting outstretched wings flanking a central shield containing a swastika, surmounted by the text LUFTSCHUTZ in block capitals. The bowl is equipped with two clusters of seven ventilation holes on either side. The interior retains a partial leather liner and a black leather chinstrap. Inside the rear neck guard, there is a printed gold-toned inscription in German reading: Vertrieb genehmigt gemäß § 8 Luftschutzgesetz (Distribution authorized according to Section 8 of the Air Protection Law). Below this, a second line of text reads: Kopfweite: 55 (Head size: 55). The helmet stands approximately 6 inches high (photo 10). The helmet measures approximately 11 inches in length (photo 9). The helmet measures approximately 9 inches in width (photo 8).