German Helmets
If they were worn though it would have been near the end in Tunisia. S017179 M34 FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI DOUBLE DECAL HELMET. The EF decal is a collector favorite and had nice jagged angular Runes.
Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. A fine example of an M42 'raw edge' German steel helmet in excellent condition, complete with its liner which is maker marked and dated 1943, size 57. The strap is original to the helmet but was repaired on the short end years ago.
German Helmets - We are certain you find the site easy to use and helpful! As a result, many fire departments provide traditional helmets using modern plastic and composite helmets without eagles or beavers, jokingly referred to as salad bowls, turtle shells and slick tops due to their streamlined shape.
Within each can be found a general overview of the subject combined with active cross links to related subject areas. Each Information Track contains wartime photos, historical notations, and photographs of original World War II German helmets. Subject Areas - The Armed Forces 1918-1935 The inter-war years preceding the rise of the Wehrmacht was a troubled one for Germany as there were few funds to support a large national military force. Read about World War I model helmets and how they were used during these difficult times. Read about the various models that were used and how war brought about a change in design, color, and insignia. Read about the various helmets that were used by naval troops from coastal artillery units to those who served onboard Germany's famous ships. Read about the helmets that were worn by Luftwaffe personnel both on the ground and in the air. Read about the helmets worn by the early Allegemeine-SS and the elite Waffen-SS. Read about the helmets they used in locations such as cities, rural townships, and the Russian Front. Read about the helmets they wore and the insignia they used to denote their unique status among combat troops. Examine the various helmet types and insignia used by the NSKK, Org. Todt, RAD, RLB, and many others. Quick Helps - Authenticate or sell your helmet - Maintaining your helmet - Commonly used terms - Commonly asked questions - M1935, M1940, and M1942 - Identify a helmet - Search the Site Photography: All helmets photographed on this website are original World War II era items that have not been modified or postwar altered. Images are protected by. About This Site German-Helmets. More than 450 pages of web text and high quality photos are ready for you to read and view. The website is the largest of its kind found anywhere on the internet. This website seeks to serve a wide spectrum of interests including those of military historians, helmet collectors, scale modelers, World War II enthusiasts, and Living History re-enactors. Since May of 2000, German-Helmets. The material contained in this website has been thoroughly researched and is factual information for the collector and military historian. We hope to build on our progress as we expand the content and detail of this website for all who might benefit from it. We are certain you find the site easy to use and helpful! If you have questions please contact the. Helmet Photography A special selection of helmets that have been photographed for study. The majority of helmets originated from the private estates of US servicemen who brought the items back as war souvenirs. Items For Sale Please check the to view new updates, consignments, and other items for sale. Helmet Book Article published... The author of this website released an article on WWII German Police helmets in the April 2009 edition of Military Heritage Magazine. The article features information and photos of WWII German police helmets and their origin and history. The author of this website released a book on the German helmet. Copies of the book can be obtained at almost all books stores nation-wide including the publisher in the UK. Collectors Topics - Camouflage techniques used by the Wehrmacht - Leather chinstraps, makers, and markings - Information about German helmet decals - Crown markings inside German helmets - How German helmets were manufactured - German helmets in use by other countries - The development of the German helmet - What went into the helmet shell - The nature of wartime paint and coloring - Strange, curious or unique helmets Reproduction Helmets - Information on counterfeit helmets Advertising Sponsors Copyright ©. This site created and maintained by the Become a!
It displays the number 57 which is the size of the liner. There are no factory manufacturer or size stampings that I can detect. Manufacturer and 1938 date on tip. This brief article is not meant to be the do all say all article on Finnish helmets, but its u is to give a general overview of some examples of these uncommon collectibles. The originals look almost like the East German, except it had WWII style rivits and different chin straps. If this number is between 0 and 1300 then we have a WW2 era shell. His service ring ended as a sergeant. These do not become available often.