Quist beaded M40 Luftschutz helmet

A Luftschutz helmet is a type of steel helmet used in Nazi Germany during World War II by the Reichsluftschutzbund (RLB), or National Air Raid Protection League. These helmets were issued to civilian air raid wardens, firefighters, rescue teams, and other home front personnel responsible for civil defense tasks during Allied air raids. The helmets were designed for civilian protection against shrapnel and falling debris, not direct combat. The most common type is the M38 "Gladiator" style helmet, which featured a distinct three-piece construction and a raised horizontal bead around the circumference. Other models, including reissued WWI-style helmets and captured foreign helmets (e.g., Czech VZ32), were also used. A single-piece M1944 model was also introduced later in the war. Appearance: They were typically painted a dark blue-grey color and featured a "Luftschutz" decal on the front, which often depicted a winged swastika emblem. The interior liner systems varied, often made of civilian-grade materials like cloth, vinyl, or simple leather pads, as opposed to the military-spec liners. These helmets served a vital role in protecting civilians tasked with extinguishing fires and rescuing survivors after bombings.

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A very nice Quist M40 beaded steel helmet for Luftschutz personal. Retains practically all of its original deep blue Luftschutz colour. It comes with the decal which is denazified. Size is 66, which is a particularly big size for a size 57 inner liner, therefore on three places it was nicely filled up with cork pads to make it fit!. Liner is in a near mint condition, original drawstring and the chinstrap on full length. A very nice helmet