This German Ally’s Luftschutz helmet, the so-called Gladiator; type, was used in the Bulgarian Royal army during the WWII. These helmets have been produced in Germany by order of Bulgarian army and designed to be used in the Bulgarian army unit called Protivovazdushna i Himimicheska Zashtita; – Anti-Air and Chemical Defense. Few of them used also in Bulgarian police and gendarmerie. The helmet is of 3 pieces construction, has two groups of seven ventilation holes to either side of the crown. Retains its original green paint, unfortunately it received spot of rust too. Rarely preserved decal with Bulgarian national symbol. All traditional Bulgarian Monarchic symbols were forbidden by law during the communist rule in Bulgaria. The decal represents a shield, the left part in the National colors /white-green-red/, the right part in black-white-black. There is a smaller red shield at the center of the shield with a standing lion inside. Interior of the helmet; keeps a three pad, WWI style, leather liner with each pad having two fingers. Helmet completes with blackened leather chin straps. Very good condition leather parts. The reverse interior neck guard is stamped with Germans producer’s mark from 1938 – R. A superb addition to any collection. We only sell the helmet without a manikin! For buyers from EU please contact me! The item “Rare, old WWII 1938 German Luftschutz Gladiator helmet used in Bulgaria, 3pcs, r” is in sale since Wednesday, June 2, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Helmets/ Hats”. The seller is “eftimov” and is located in Targoviste. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Bulgaria
- Country/ Organization: Germany
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Theme: Militaria
- Type: Personal Gear
- Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
- Clothing Type: Helmets/ Hats
- Service: Home Front/ Civil Defence
- Era: 1914-1945