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World War II ➔ Police Helmet
Identifier:
121662Description:
This helmet is a variation of the Stahlhelm and is an M1934 Civic Police helmet. It was worn during World War II by the Ordnungspolizei. It is made of steel and has a leather chinstrap. There are Polizei decals on either side and two holes in the top where a comb could have been added.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:
1939 – 1945Materials:
SteelDimensions:
7"" h 9"" w 9"" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Edwin JohnsonRelated Entities:
Edwin C. Johnson (donor) Ordnungspolizei (is related to)Alternate names: Order Police, Orpo
The Ordnungspolizei, also known as the Orpo or the Order Police, was the police force present in Nazi Germany between 1936 to 1945. The Orpo was comprised of all of Nazi Germany's law-enforcement and emergency response organizations.
