Unlike the previous m38 beaded models they come standard in a 3 piece construction, but still carry the Distinctive flared profile, side ventilation hole clusters, and a riveted chinstrap. This one specifically is a single piece stamped steel shell. The lighter Gladiator-style civil helmets were widely distributed or made accessible for home-front protection as bombing raids intensified. These being one of many examples but were issued to the last defenders of Germany that being the volksturm who relied heavily on old men and young boys. Finished a blue patina with a multi segment tan cloth liner and plastic chinstrap!