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Late-War German Reichsluftschutzbund (RLB) Helmet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD
Late-War German Reichsluftschutzbund (RLB) Helmet
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Late-War German Reichsluftschutzbund (RLB) Helmet, (National Air Raid Protection League), gladiator style steel body with stamped vent holes on either side, dark blue/gray color painted over older paint, later style RLB decal on front (looks like remnants of another decal of the same type just above), so helmet was probably refurbished late in the war. It has a mint, rare late-war black plastic chinstrap with roller buckle, an ersatz type cotton nine-tongue liner with cork attaching pads, missing the adjustment string for the liner. Faint name written in pencil on the front edge of the liner. Stamped marking inside the rear of the helmet reads "R.L.239/25". Condition is excellent, the period repainted surface showing almost no losses or scratches, just some very minor surface rust starting to show through. The decal is flaking and shows losses and chips missing, with about 70% remaining. Inside shows light rust in the top center. Lining shows only light soiling and age, chinstrap is very nice. Est.: $250-$400.