Original German WWII Early Luftschutz Gladiator Steel Helmet Converted to Civic Police Issue French Militaria The Battle of France in

The Battle of France in 1940 revealed its inadequate penetration capability against French and British heavier tanks

unlike the previous “open” helmet systems

450 Remington M1867 were delivered to the Norwegian Armed Forces from 1867 until 1883

The scabbard mounts are sterling silver mercury gilded

and because of media treatment of the events

Original German WWII Early Luftschutz Gladiator Steel Helmet Converted to Civic Police Issue French Militaria The Battle of France inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is something we haven't seen before! This is a very nice genuine steel construction early pattern Luftschutz "Gladiator" style helmet, which was later outfitted for German WWII civic police issue. It features black paint and an NSDAP swas decal on the right side. Comes with complete "oil cloth" lacquered fabric liner and cork washers still intact and tight with all split pins. The liner is in very good shape,