Germany, Luftschutz. An Air Raid Protection “Gladiator” Helmet, C.1939 Auction Archive as announced in the Supplement

as announced in the Supplement to the London Gazette 28911 of Tuesday

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70 mm x 90 mm

to be given to the Germans working the coal mines of the Saar region

Speck von Sternburg died on October 22

Germany, Luftschutz. An Air Raid Protection “Gladiator” Helmet, C.1939 Auction Archive as announced in the Supplement(Luftschutzwarndiensthelm). Instituted 1939. Constructed of steel (magnetic) in the shape of the traditional Gladiator style, with its original dark blue exterior, with a winged Luftschutz insignia applique in silver on the front. It consists of a large dome, with a large two piece brim around the helmet. It features two clusters of seven small air vents on either side, with a smooth finished edge along the entire helmet. The interior is painted in