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World War II ➔ Military Helmet
Identifier:
116433Description:
This helmet is an M1940 Stahlhelm and was worn by members of the German Army (Heer) of the Wehrmacht during World War II. It is made of steel and has a rolled edge. The German Army insignia can be seen on the proper left side of the helmet.
The Stahlhelm, which is German for 'steel helmet' was a steel combat helmet created by Dr. Friedrich Schwerd as a replacement to the Pickelhaube. It was introduced in 1916 and saw many design changes throughout the 1900s until it was replaced in 1992 with the Gefechtshelm.
Date:
1940 – 1942Materials:
SteelDimensions:
7"" h 9"" w 9"" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Lt. Reginald SnyderRelated Entities:
Snyder, Lieutenant Reginald (donor) German Army (is related to)Alternate names: Heer
The German Army (Heer) was the land force of the Wehrmacht, which was the armed forces of Nazi Germany. It functioned from 1935 until it dissolved after the end of the war in 1946. During World War II, roughly 13 million soldiers served in the army with the peak being in 1943 with over 6 million troops.
