Original German WWII Service Used M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 German Replica hence the name “potato digger”

hence the name “potato digger”

Foxholes filled in almost as fast as a man could shovel

The two smaller sizes were also produced in gilt for use on the dress uniform

Many of the MIAs were killed by the Japanese after bailing out over Japan

while the front is named to Billy

Original German WWII Service Used M38 Luftschutz Beaded Gladiator Air Defense Helmet - dated 1938 German Replica hence the name “potato digger”Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used original M1938 Beaded Luftschutz Gladiator German helmet, which definitely looks to have seen service during the WWII era. The exterior of this German helmet retains about 75% of the original dark blue paint, with light overall wear and scratching, especially around the rim, which was most prone to contact with the ground. There is also paint missing on the front and rear visors,