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WWII GERMAN COMBAT LUFTSCHUTZ HELMET


This is a German WWII Luftschutz helmet. Used by the Civil defense forces in Germany. The Luftschutz was a civilian force who served multiple purposes. From fighting fires and clearing debris resulting from bombing raids to being the last line of defense when Germany was being over ran by the allied forces at the end of the war.

The helmet has a leather liner. The type of leather used is cured differently from the one employed in the combat helmets. A blue leather chin strap is provided. The strap has two different types of buckles. A chromed buckle attaches together to secure the two sections of the straps.

The edge of the helmet is rolled. The liner has several fingers that came together and were secured via the use of a string. Tightening and loosening the string controls the height of how the helmet rests in the head.



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Value (2007)   $200.00  
Availability (2007)   Medium  


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