Germany, Third Reich. A Luftschutz Service Book To Wilhelm Düvel Archive Most of these helmets were

Most of these helmets were converted to Civil Defense use during the war and painted white and had their military crests removed

1941 by Davie Shipbuilding and Repairing Co

but we were sometimes sent to a German airfield ahead of time

A circular medal constructed of silver gilt

Germany, Third Reich. A Luftschutz Service Book To Wilhelm Düvel Archive Most of these helmets were(Luftschutz Dienstbuch). Constructed of a light blue card stock binding, the interior with 32 off white paper pages, named to WILHELM DVEL of Wilhelmshaven, born 3 April 1884, issued on 15 August 1941, with records of equipment issued through 24 May 1944, measuring 105 mm (w) x 145 mm (h), with age appropriate material fatigue evident, in overall very fine condition.