German m38 Luftschutz Gladiator helmet one piece Late war, RL2 39/25 THALE made

Description

German model 1938 Luftschutz helmet "Gladiator" type.
Nice example of an original m38 "Gladiator" Luftschutz helmet.
These helmets, designed in 1938 and issued to Luftschutz, were manifactured in 4 different versions:
- 1°  3-piece helmet shell: main body, rear skirt, and front visor (welded together on the sides); 3 rivet attachment for the liner system
- 2°  2-piece helmet shell: main body and skirt/visor part; 3 rivets ( 4 rivets also exist) for the liner system
- 3° 1-piece helmet shell with 4 rivet attachments for the liner system
- 4° 1-piece helmet shell with 3 rivet attachments for the liner system
This one is the last, end-of the war type, manufactured in one single piece with a 4-rivet configuration.
The shell has no cracks,or holes,or dings, obvious wear and paint losses, it's been issued and worn
From 1943 on Luftschutz helmets are allowed to be issued in black aswell, this is one of those, factory finished in semi-satinated black.
The helmet rim is rolled inwards.
It has two "salt shaker" vents on each side of the shell
The liner is made out of tan leather mounted on a fibre rim.
All the leather "fingers" are complete, leather is supple
The liner is attached to the shell by means of 4 rivets.
There is a leather cushion dome pad for more comfort.
The size is ink stamped 58 ( US size 7 1/4) but could accomodate a size 59 (US size 7 3/8)
The chinstrap is made out of black leather, with the early double sliding buckle system, in good condition.
The helmet shell is marked RL 39/25
RL denoting " Reichs Luftschutz"
the 39/25 code was attributed to the THALE plant in Essingen, famous for their ET marking on Wehrmacht helmets.
If you have any questions, or need additional pictures, please let me know, I'll try to respond as quick as possible.
NOTE THAT I CAN PACK UP TO 3 HELMETS FOR THE SAME SHIPPING PRICE TO THE UNITED STATES !!!!!
NOTE THAT I CAN PACK UP TO 3 HELMETS FOR THE SAME SHIPPING PRICE TO THE UNITED STATES !!!!!
shipping to neighbouring countries is 16.80 euros, FRANCE,NETHERLANDS,GERMANY
REST OF EUROPE AND USA: 32,8 euros/ 39 $
please, don`t pay untill I send you an invoice !
For a package from 1 to 5 kg, could contain up to 3 helmets; it's 32.8 euros/ 39$
trough the European Union and UNITED STATES aswell
Other countries is 51.7,- euros = 56 $ FOR A PARCEL UP TO 2KG (ONE HELMET)
other countries please ask shipping before you bid !!!!!!
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