Complete Luftschutz civil defense helmet with original dark blue paint and preserved “Luftschutz” decal featuring eagle and swastika. Shows authentic traces of age and wear from use. The leather chinstrap is cracked from age but remains supple and fully functional. Excellent collectible condition.
Civil defense helmet of the Luftschutz, gladiator type, final production pattern, made by one-piece stamping with a characteristic flat rim. It was used by the National Socialist Flyers Corps (NSFK) and bears on the front a decal depicting Icarus with outstretched wings, holding a ribbon inscribed with "NSFK" and a swastika at his feet. Rare combination of late war Luftsch...
Soviet Steel Helmet Model 1917 by the Izhora Factory, Repainted and Used by Luftschutz
This helmet, model M-17, is an extremely rare surviving example produced by the Izhora Factory. It notably differs from similar Finnish helmets by its coarser shape and manufacture, thicker steel, and distinctive protective crest shape on the top. This particular helmet was captured by Ger...