{"product_id":"wwii-german-luftschutz-gladiator-helmet-named-rabas-complete-liner","title":"WWII German Luftschutz Gladiator Helmet – Named “RABAS” – Complete Liner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an original WWII German Luftschutz (Air Raid Protection) helmet, commonly referred to by collectors as the “Gladiator” style helmet. These helmets were issued to German civil defense personnel responsible for firefighting, rescue operations, and maintaining order during Allied bombing raids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains its original dark blue finish with the Luftschutz winged decal and swastika to the front, which remains clearly visible. The helmet shows honest wear from age and use, including light scratches and handling marks, but overall displays very well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe helmet retains its original leather liner and chinstrap, along with the original Luftschutz approval label inside the shell reading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Vertrieb genehmigt gemäß § 8 Luftschutzgesetz”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe liner is marked Kopfweite 56 (size 56) and the helmet shell is stamped RL2-38\/28, a standard Luftschutz manufacturing code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the helmet is a handwritten name reading “RABAS,” likely identifying the original wearer, adding a personal historical element to the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall this is a solid, complete example of a WWII German Luftschutz helmet, ideal for collectors of WWII militaria or German home-front artifacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganization: Luftschutz (Civil Air Defense)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: World War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Luftschutz “Gladiator” helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Original dark blue paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal: Luftschutz winged emblem present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiner: Original leather liner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinstrap: Present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 56\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings: RL2-38\/28 code and Luftschutz approval label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed interior: “RABAS”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII German Luftschutz helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Luftschutz winged decal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete liner and chinstrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal interior approval label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed to “RABAS”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat WWII display piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42765618511949,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/35F0B308-2F11-4A96-A63A-96D402327360.jpg?v=1773085120","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-german-luftschutz-gladiator-helmet-named-rabas-complete-liner","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}