Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 Blunderbuss The US Food Administration was

The US Food Administration was run by Herbert Hoover and was charged with decreasing domestic consumption of food and increasing supply to Europe while keeping distribution and prices steady

though the mainspring is weak

All the stitches are still intact

he was Colonel of the 41st Ohio Infantry

This helmet is a fine example and still retains original WW2 parts and the shell has all original "corked" grain paint with front seam and fixed bails

Original German WWII M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 Blunderbuss The US Food Administration wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet. The exterior of this German helmet retains over 90% of the original dark blue paint, with only light overall wear and some scuffs through the paint. The helmet still has all three of the original hollow liner attachment rivets, with fully intact paint. The inner skirt is maker marked with stamping into the steel with RL2 38 28. These