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World War II ➔ Military Helmet
Identifier:
126709Description:
This helmet is an M1935 Stahlhelm and was worn by members of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) of the Wehrmacht during World War II. It is made of steel and is painted a light blue-gray. The Air Force 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:
1935 – 1940Materials:
SteelDimensions:
7"" h 9"" w 9"" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Mrs. Edward BloomRelated Entities:
Bloom, Mrs. Edward (donor) German Air Force (is related to)Alternate names: Luftwaffe
The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) was the aerial warfare force of the Wehrmacht, which was the armed forces of Nazi Germany. It functioned from 1933 until it dissolved after the end of the war in 1946.
