German Steel Helmet 1916

M40 helmets will also have a rolled over edge same as the m35.

German steel helmet 1916.

The stahlhelm german for steel helmet is a specific type of german military headgear made of steel which is primarily intended to provide protection against shrapnel and fragments of grenades the term stahlhelm refers both to a generic steel helmet and more specifically to the distinctive german military design. A rare and seldom found helmet accessory. The history of the german steel helmet 1916 1945 skip to main content us hello sign in account. The stahlhelm the legendary german steel helmet from the first and second world war is one of the most recognizable elements of german military history.

The first delivery was made in january of 1916. The field trial proved so successful that chief of staff general von falkenhayn authorized the issue of steel helmets. For more information on the history of these harnesses please see ludwig baer s the history of the german steel helmet 1916 1945. Soldier wearing an m18 helmet unidentified maker size 64 m18 typical mid war single decal issue m18 with steel liner band has the hj k decal often seen on transitionals interesting identifying tag stuck on the back.

New listing rare 100th aero squadron mailed 1916 german ww1 wwi m16 helmet camo camouflage pre owned 1 203 52 time left 6d 8h left 0 bids or best offer 64 87 shipping watch ww1 german m17 combat helmet. Ww1 german m1916 steel helmet m1916 steel helmet which will fit our sniper steel plate tg764 dark grey paint leather liner with 3 removable pads leather lace. The newly designed steel helmet was issued to the 1st assault battalion sometime in december of 1915. This webpage is designed to illustrate the basics of certain models and manufacturers of german helmets.

Free shipping on qualifying offers. James bender publishing the history of the german steel helmet from 1916 to 1945 by ludwig. It will help you determine the type of helmet and which branch of service in which it may have been used. The helmet is a nice early 1937 m35 double.