Luftwaffe Blue Luftschutz Helmet

[Thaddeus]

Hello Everyone,

This is one of two Luftschutz helmets that was passed down to me from a family member. The exterior appears to be Luftwaffe blue. It is my understanding that some Luftschutz members manned Anti Aircraft positions? I believe that this is a three piece helmet as the construction appears different from the other. I believe that the interior of it was burned at some point although it kind of looks like blood. Although they are relatively common, it is still a neat piece with a family connection and displays well with the rest of my collection.



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[Danmark]

That does look like burning. Blood rot is different. The paint may also have been affected by heat ?
Thanks for showing

[Thaddeus]

I agree. When I was younger it used to creep me out because I thought it was blood. Little did I know that this helmet was the burnt one but my M35 is the corpse cut...

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[TrondK]

You should attach a tiny plastic envelope in the helmet with name and data of the one who once owned it, where it was used- or where it came from.

[Thaddeus]

That is a good idea Trond! I received the majority of my collection from the same veteran but I will make a log of it somewhere.

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[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

A nice collection of bring backs, great to have the vets details to bring the history to life. Leon.

[timothy]

Yes nice LS helmets army on table looks nice also. timothy

[Thaddeus]

Thanks Tim!