The National air protection league was formed in 1933 and made up of civilian volunteers. The helmet insignia changed to the winged Luftschutz decal in 1938 (source L Baer), the helmets also received a different paint color.
Observations :
- RLB decals are only observed on light weight M34 shells
- Helmets are predominantly found with apple or pea green paint , earlier examples have grey paint.
Reichsluftschutzbund – M34 early style with bulgy vents
- Has the uncommon green colored version of the RLB decal , notice the different graphics as compared to the blue decal.
Photos courtesy of Ron R
Reichsluftschutzbund – M34
- Grey painted example with the Blue variant decal
Reichsluftschutzbund – M34
Photos courtesy of Langemarck
Reichsluftschutzbund – M34
- Version with the small decal.
- RLB stamp under the leather