Statistically, kriegsmarine helmets are about ten times rarer than heer helmets and three times rarer than ss helmets, due to the small size of the german naval force and the relatively lesser need for steel helmets. Both german and allied military propaganda used the german helmet due to its instant recognizability. Wwii german m35 helmet this is a german wwii m35 helmet. Take the flat of your hand and rub the net firmly to stretch the cord closer to the edge of the steel rim. History of the german steel helmet, 19161945 by ludwig. Helmet reference book guide steel and kevlar helmets u. In the revised and expanded edition of this classic, floyd r. German hospital 1916 wwi army feldpost cover germany.
The basic helmet shell is formed from one steel disk, and went through at least nine stamping stages before it reached its final shape. In addition information is provided regarding the current market value of the helmet. The steel helmet anticipated the american films about vietnam twenty five years later, where the americans are strangers in a strange land just trying to stay alive. Evolution of the german steel helmet, revised and expanded floyd r. Clawson identify and classify the stahlhelm and relate its history, designs, features, and uses. This book, coupled with that of ken niewiarowicz are the only references a collector novice or experienced, will need on the subject of german helmets of the. This book, coupled with that of ken niewiarowicz are the only references a collector novice or experienced, will need on the subject of german helmets of the second world war. Books referenced in the creation of this website are. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. German wwii helmet liner m31 with chin strap dated 1940 fits m35, m40, m42 helmets. The history of the german steel helmet 19161945 baer, ludwig on.
A steel helmet is designed to protect the user from flying fragments of exploded ordnance. Is the german stahlhelm the best steel helmet in ww2. The history of the german steel helmet, 19161945 book. Both in excellent condition only showing minor shelf wear. This combination gave the helmet a dark, coarse, appearance and texture. How much more bullet resistant is a kevlar helmet than a. The helmet comes fully assembled with its inlay and leather strap chin. Get steel helmet at best price with product specifications. The history of the german steel helmet hardcover 1 feb 1986. The m42 was the last generation of german combat steel helmets. So, below are some of the reference books written specifically about u. Ss steel your pathway to the finest ww2 helmets and. German helmet shell and liner sizes reddick militaria. The term stahlhelm refers both to a generic steel helmet, and more specifically to the distinctive and iconic german military design.
A great pictorial reference on the german steel helmet, featuring examples from the finest collections in the country. The german steel helmet decreased german head wound fatalities by 70%. The history of the german steel helmet 19161945 ludwig baer not quite exhaustive but nearly so and absolutely essential. Lot numbers database the attached link gives you access to a database of helmet lot numbers which i have started in 2006. Military helmets for sale international military antiques. This is a remarkably crisp m35 double decal kriegsmarine helmet. Including detailed drawings and illustrative photographs, the book. The history of the german steel helmet baer, ludwig. Nov 01, 2009 the bravados classic western, full movie, gregory peck, english free full western films duration.
The steel helmet is a 1951 war film directed by samuel fuller and produced by lippert studios during the korean war. During the period 194041 we see three different decals found on ef m40 army helmets. Wwii german m35 wire covered helmet dark grayblack painted body. The helmet liner is held in place with 3 split rivets.
Helmet come without decals, please select you decal and color helmet. Ww2 german helmets have featured strongly at ulric of england since the late 70s. Lot time life the third reich 1st printing complete set of 21 wwii books ex. By extending further down the sides and back of the wearers head and neck, the m1 was a big improvement over the m1917a1 helmet. A forum for new and old members alike to post helmets and helmet related components like liners and chinstraps that they would like the forum members opinions on authenticity. Relics of the eastern front of ww2 german steel helmet. While the m42 with its simplified raw edge maybe not have been as flashy as its predecessors the helmet still did the trick, and protected german soldiers from kursk to the fall of berlin. Original wwii german luftwaffe pilots leather helmet flight cap, fleece lined. I have a bunch of m1 helmetsliners back at my fathers house which i want to go through, eventually sell. Jun 24, 2014 the newly designed steel helmet was issued to the 1st assault battalion sometime in december of 1915.
Our german m40 afrika korps helmet wwii repro is a replica of a german wwii m40 dak afrika korps. The steel helmet 1951 is a fever dream of the korean war, entirely possessed of its own unique, inimitable rhythms. The net may appear to be too small at this point but do not cut or untie it. A ragtag group of american stragglers battles against superior communist troops in an abandoned buddhist temple during the korean war. The baer book is a 1st edition 1985 print and considered the bible among collectors.
The steel helmet was the first american movie about the korea war which started just six months before its theatrical release. Made from 18 gauge steel and weighs exactly the same as the original german helmet. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. M16 german helmet wwi this replica of a german wwi helmet will appeal to military collectors and reenactors. Anqiao ww2 wwii german m35 helmet with net cover steel material m1935 soldier stahlhelm black green color. Original ww2 dated 1942 german dak afrika korps pith helmet wwii desert. I try to have a nice variety of german helmets also known as helmet casque,stahlhelm or elmetto for sale as a german helmet dealer.
It all started when i received a british mkii for my 8th birthday. In each section you will find items ranging from ss and wehrmacht helmets, to uniforms, headgear and insignia. The world war ii german steel combat helmet was manufactured in 3 different variations. I have been collecting steel combat helmets off and on for over 40 years. Perhaps the most easily recognized military helmet of the 20th century is the german stahlhelm. Since wwi, the german military helmet has always been a distinct iconbeginning with the pickelhaube spiked combat helmet and transitioning to the various stahlhelm variants of wwii. The steel helmet, was a german first world war exservicemens organisation existing from 1918 to 1935.
While there are many books available dealing with the subject of combat helmets on a world wide basis, there are relatively few written about u. The m42 ended an era that started in 1916 with the first german helmet. The photo indicates that the issue of steel helmets proceeded slowly. A dozen nations fielded decent steel helmets and all were pretty good at keeping shrapnel and rain off of soldierss heads. One of the most recognizable symbols of the second world war, the german helmet has become a popular collectors item for military buffs. Begin to run the drawstrings over the edge of the helmet. Although the steel helmet may initially appear to reproduce the familiar theme of american redemption through a little boy seen most gratuitously in jim huttons role in the green berets ray kellogg and john wayne, 1968. German helmet reference books the history of the german steel helmet 19161945 by ludwig baer plus german helmets 19331945 a collectors guide by terry goodapple and ron weinand. Helmet on right is outfitted with a 1940 reinforced aluminum liner band.
This trend is evident in about 90 percent of m35 specimens analyzed. Despite its relatively low budget, this portrait of korean war soldiers dealing with moral and racial identity crises remains one of the directors most gripping, realistic depictions of the blood and guts of war, as well as a reflection of fullers irreducible social conscience. A section on the various decals, once again in colour would have been useful. Nazi eugenics parenting aryan children german evolution hitler occult ss darwin. The rivets at the lower side skirts fasten m1891 pickelhaube side posts, to attach m1891 pickelhaube chinstrap. As well as collecting other forms of militaria in the past, steel helmets have always been my passion, so eventually my other militaria was gradually sold off to fund my helmet collecting. During fullscale production of the m35 series of helmets, each of the five german helmet makers installed their own pattern of ss decal on helmets at the factory.
Brendons helmets military steel combat helmets of the world. The m1917 model was considered suitable for protecting the top of the head. We also offer a few book selections, primarily wwii books. This 448page masterpiece contains photos and descriptions of every basic type and numerous varieties of both combat and noncombat helmets. Excellent photos of liners, decals, insignia and all major types and models of wwii german helmets.
The history of the german steel helmet, 19161945 by. I have only recently started collecting german helmets again and wanted to get some information on the subject. Be prepared for eightyfive minutes of nonstop tension. Wwi german stahlhelm steel helmet with linerchin strap intact. The helmet on the right is stamped 478 which is only 3 production lots away from the helmet on the left. Clawson identify and classify the stahlhelm and relate its history, designs, features and uses. Steel helmet with its distinctive easily recognizable shape became one of the symbols of the german soldier not only of the great war era but throughout the xx century. Get a copy of ludwig baers book the history of the german steel helmet 19161945. Position the net with the tied drawstrings to the rear. The book does little to arm the beginning collector with practical knowledge in being able to tell original from reproduction however there has been no written work produced to equal history of the german steel helmet insofar as the identification of obscure and seldom seen. German steel helmets 19351945 our refurbished german helmets start off with original wartime german military helmet shells.
They range from wwii to vietnam if i had to guess most have been in the attic since the. Overall the book is very good but it really requires colour photographs. Tambem conhecido como ramsay the reckless lost helmet. The history of the german steel helmet, 19161945 by ludwig baer. Eight soldiers, trapped in a buddhist temple, fight the communist north korean army. He pulls himself along painfully, hands tied behind his back with his own bootlaces, until he is discovered by a 10yearold south korean boy. Herrlisheim story january 1 5, 1 945 fear schweighausen january 1 6, 1 945 nightride. I wore a 3lb steel helmet, carried a 20lb antitank rocket launcher bazooka, three rounds of bazooka ammunition 12 lb, a 10. The helmets from both countries are so similar that often times people believe that the spanish helmet is a german helmet. The following is an identification guide for vintage military helmets of spain.
Excellence of service and integrity are my guarantee, and as always i appreciate your support and patronage. A great pictorial reference on the german steel helmet. Helmet reference book guide posted in steel and kevlar helmets. The m1 helmet was adopted in 1941 to replace the outdated m1917 a1 kelly helmet after research was done in the 1940s by major harold g. All items on this website come with my lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
Common modification which allowed soldier to camouflage the helmet. Note, photo requirements are the same as any other forum, 800x800 minimum size, left and right profiles of helmet, interior, closeups, lot number, maker and size required. The helmets in this list are all authentic ww2 helmets, i checked each and every one of them and many have been posted on the german helmet walhalla forum. It is very well researched and is the most comprehensive reference available by far. A history of the german steel helmet and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Original ww2 m35 german army chromed helmet with liner in good condition. Sergeant zack gene evans is the only survivor after his platoon is executed by north koreans. By posting these, im hoping to give everyone a one stop guide to u. Covers identification, classification, grading etc. Note the mixture of steel helmets and leather or felt pickelhaubes. Home army surplus steel helmets showing all 5 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by newness sort by price. A wide variety of german steel helmet options are available to you, there are 296 suppliers who sells german steel helmet on, mainly located.
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 fragments of grenades. German wwii m42 steel helmet stahlhelm 42 extra large size. M1 steel helmets were manufactured through september 1945, at the end of world war ii. The steel helmet marked samuel fullers official arrival as a mighty cinematic force.
The helmet on the left is stamped 475 and outfitted with a 1940 dated zinc liner band. Having worn military, motorcycle, skiing and bicycle helmets, a motorcycle helmet, even with a kevlar or steel shell, will not stop any bullet except, perhaps, one that barely grazes the edge or side of it in a manner that probably would not penet. This new book presents over seven years of research into the history of the m1 helmet during world war ii, and provides the most comprehensive examination of its development and production. Wwii german m42 single decal helmet this is a german wwii army helmet. It was the first film about the war, and the first of several war films by producerdirectorwriter fuller. Steel helmets tagged ss helmets the ruptured duck, llc. Wwii german model 1935 luftwaffe double decal camo helmet. A good deal of the book is composed of civil helmets and germanused helmets of other nationalities. German wwii m35 steel helmet stahlhelm 35 ww2 m1935. Wwii german model 1942 coastal artillerykriegsmarine combat helmet. Pocher, the standard et and the ef factoryspecific decal. Replica of the m35 helmet made of steel, maintains the traditional german helmet line with the flange and the ventilation rivet.
It has had the national shield period removed as per 1940. Adopted shortly before the united states entry into wwii, the first production m1 helmet shell was made of manganese steel coated in cork aggregate and dark olive drab paint. This means that the inner circumference of the helmet at the point where the dome meets the apron is the measured size. Stahlhelm, the steel helmets of the german army by peter suciu. The book does little to arm the beginning collector with practical knowledge in being able to tell original from reproduction however there has been no written work produced to equal history of the german steel helmet insofar as the identification of obscure and seldom seen specimens. It was part of the black reichswehr and in the late days of the weimar republic operated as the paramilitary wing of the monarchist german. The intermediate sizes are achieved by variations in the size of the liner. Today, our commitment to ww2 german helmets which are the bestoftheirtype, and freshtothemarket, is recognised both nationally and globally. Models include the m16, m18, m35, m40 and m42 german helmet.
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