Nazi German Luftschutz One Piece Gladiator Helmet and Liner. 22170. Nazi German Luftschutz One Piece Gladiator Helmet and Liner. 22170. Antique & Militaria

In 1938 the Reichsluftschutzbund (The Reichsluftschutzbund (RLB; "Reich Air Protection League") was a civil defence organisation in Nazi Germany in charge of air raid precautions in residential areas and among smaller businesses. The RLB was organised by Hermann Göring in 1933 as a voluntary association. The RLB oversaw educating and training ordinary German men and women in civil defence procedures necessary for the basic level of local self-help of the civil population against air raids. The local level was formed around air raid wardens and operated in small first intervention squads. The training include firefighting, protection against chemical weapons, communication procedures and preparation of houses and apartments against air raids) was transformed into the Luftschutz (LS). The helmets got a new dark blue colour (as opposed to the grey and green of the RLB) and a new decal was placed on these helmets. It changed from a voluntary service to a compulsory one in 1943 and women were from then on not to be excluded. his gladiator was probably produced mid to late war, it comes with a later style liner. Vertrieb genehmigt gemäß 8 Luftschutzgesetz Kopfweite 55 is inside of the peak (This stamp appears to be a distribution stamp, which translates to: "Highest Price 8 Reichsmark. Distribution approved according to Section 8 Air protection legislation. Head Width 55). The standard paint colour for these helmets is dark blue but depending on producer period colours can be darker or lighter. It is also possible, but more uncommon to find LS helmets in green colour. The helmet is in overall good condition with age related marks. The strap and liner are very good, as shown by the images. The price includes UK delivery. 22170.