Stahlhelm - Wikipedia
The Stahlhelm (German for "steel helmet") is a term used to refer to a series of German steel combat helmet designs intended to protect the wearer from common battlefield hazards such as shrapnel. The armies of the great powers began to issue steel helmets during World War I as a result of combat experience and experimentation.
WWII German Helmets - Original WW2 Helmets - German ... - German War Helmet
Nicely named in white paint to the German soldier on the rear of the flared edge which shows great patina and crazing. Uffz is an abbreviation for Unteroffizier or translated to corporal. Overall very good condition.
WWII German Helmets - World War Two Helmets
Since WWI, the German military helmet has always been a distinct icon--beginning with the Pickelhaube (spiked combat helmet) and transitioning to the various Stahlhelm variants of WWII. Both German and Allied military propaganda used the German helmet due to …
Uniforms of the German Army (1935–1945) - Wikipedia
In 1935 the Wehrmacht adopted a lower, lighter version of the M1916/18 "coal scuttle" helmet; this became the ubiquitous German helmet of World War II, worn by all branches of the Wehrmacht and SS, police, fire brigades and Party organizations. Collectors distinguish slight production variants as the M35, M40 and M42.
WW2 German helmet types from 1935 to 1945 - Militaria-Deal
In this blog article, you will discover the various types of WW2 German helmets, their names, their specificities and some tips to distinguish fake helmets, which are a real pain for militaria collectors. The M35 steel helmet has replaced bolt M16 and M18. …
SS Helmets – German Helmet Vault
SCROLL DOWN FOR EXAMPLES OF DIFFERENT HELMETS. Allgemeine SS helmet – M16 Austrian shell. Originally this helmet was an Austrian Police helmet , the holes on the side would hold the Austrian bomb badge. Painted satin black for the SS , note that the interior under the leather still has the original green paint. Photos courtesy of DougB.
Original WW2 German Headgear - Wehrmacht-Militaria
ET64 Luftwaffe helmet in a Normandy camo scheme with yellow/tan, grass green, and brick red. Named to Gefreiter Krämer. A true combat vet with loads of character.
WWII German Helmets - German War Helmet - Original WW2 Helmets
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Original German Wehrmacht M18 Helmet from WW2
The M18 helmet, known as a Stahlhelm, was used by the Wehrmacht in WW2 and has become a symbol of the darkest chapter of German history.
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Nov 16, 2020 · Improvements to the standard German helmet were made leading up to World War II. The resulting M1935, lighter in weight but with better steel and improved ventilation and headlining, became the standard. A number of variants with model numbers 1940 through 1944, were used by various Nazi forces, but taken out of service after the war.