With gene evans, robert hutton, steve brodie, james edwards. The history of the german steel helmet, 19161945 by ludwig baer. Steel helmet definition of steel helmet by the free dictionary. The helmet liner is held in place with 3 split rivets.
Models include the m16, m18, m35, m40 and m42 german helmet. Wwi german stahlhelm steel helmet with linerchin strap intact. 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. Original wwii german luftwaffe pilots leather helmet flight cap, fleece lined. Anqiao ww2 wwii german m35 helmet with net cover steel material m1935 soldier stahlhelm black green color.
German wwii m35 steel helmet stahlhelm 35 ww2 m1935. The rivets at the lower side skirts fasten m1891 pickelhaube side posts, to attach m1891 pickelhaube chinstrap. 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. By extending further down the sides and back of the wearers head and neck, the m1 was a big improvement over the m1917a1 helmet. 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. Wwii german m35 helmet this is a german wwii m35 helmet. The helmet on the right is stamped 478 which is only 3 production lots away from the helmet on the left. Helmet on right is outfitted with a 1940 reinforced aluminum liner band. How much more bullet resistant is a kevlar helmet than a. The photo indicates that the issue of steel helmets proceeded slowly. Position the net with the tied drawstrings to the rear. Each german helmet is marked on the flange with a manufacture mark and size stamp. It has had the national shield period removed as per 1940.
Covers identification, classification, grading etc. One of the most recognizable symbols of the second world war, the german helmet has become a popular collectors item for military buffs. 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. Lot numbers database the attached link gives you access to a database of helmet lot numbers which i have started in 2006. The baer book is a 1st edition 1985 print and considered the bible among collectors. The steel helmet, was a german first world war exservicemens organisation existing from 1918 to 1935.
The helmets from both countries are so similar that often times people believe that the spanish helmet is a german helmet. This 448page masterpiece contains photos and descriptions of every basic type and numerous varieties of both combat and noncombat helmets. In the revised and expanded edition of this classic, floyd r. The history of the german steel helmet baer, ludwig. I have only recently started collecting german helmets again and wanted to get some information on the subject. 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. 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 history of the german steel helmet hardcover 1 feb 1986. Wwii german model 1942 coastal artillerykriegsmarine combat helmet. The world war ii german steel combat helmet was manufactured in 3 different variations. I have a bunch of m1 helmetsliners back at my fathers house which i want to go through, eventually sell. Today, our commitment to ww2 german helmets which are the bestoftheirtype, and freshtothemarket, is recognised both nationally and globally.
Ww2 third reich german helmets for sale, original wwii steel helmets for sale, nazi memorabilia and militaria for sale, m35, m40, m42 helmets for sale. Sorry if this has been asked before, i looked quick but did not see anything except the post above listing a bunch of books. The helmet comes fully assembled with its inlay and leather strap chin. 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. 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. Clawson identify and classify the stahlhelm and relate its history, designs, features and uses.
Nov 01, 2009 the bravados classic western, full movie, gregory peck, english free full western films duration. Perhaps the most easily recognized military helmet of the 20th century is the german stahlhelm. Including detailed drawings and illustrative photographs, the book. He pulls himself along painfully, hands tied behind his back with his own bootlaces, until he is discovered by a 10yearold south korean boy. Overall the book is very good but it really requires colour photographs. This means that the inner circumference of the helmet at the point where the dome meets the apron is the measured size. Excellent photos of liners, decals, insignia and all major types and models of wwii german helmets.
Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. I have been collecting steel combat helmets off and on for over 40 years. Steel helmets tagged ss helmets the ruptured duck, llc. Get steel helmet at best price with product specifications. The following is an identification guide for vintage military helmets of spain. Helmet reference book guide steel and kevlar helmets u. Eight soldiers, trapped in a buddhist temple, fight the communist north korean army. A short history of the german steel helmet of the great war.
Pocher, the standard et and the ef factoryspecific decal. M1 steel helmets were manufactured through september 1945, at the end of world war ii. By posting these, im hoping to give everyone a one stop guide to u. Both in excellent condition only showing minor shelf wear. 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. 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. Nazi eugenics parenting aryan children german evolution hitler occult ss darwin. 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. The history of the german steel helmet, 19161945 book. We also offer a few book selections, primarily wwii books.
In addition information is provided regarding the current market value of the helmet. 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. Military helmets for sale international military antiques. Clawson identify and classify the stahlhelm and relate its history, designs, features, and uses. 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. History of the german steel helmet, 19161945 by ludwig. The helmet on the left is stamped 475 and outfitted with a 1940 dated zinc liner band. This combination gave the helmet a dark, coarse, appearance and texture. The basic helmet shell is formed from one steel disk, and went through at least nine stamping stages before it reached its final shape. Wwi, wwii and combat helmets, for reenactors and collectors.
During the period 194041 we see three different decals found on ef m40 army helmets. The steel helmet was the first american movie about the korea war which started just six months before its theatrical release. Tambem conhecido como ramsay the reckless lost helmet. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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.
The german steel helmet decreased german head wound fatalities by 70%. Get a copy of ludwig baers book the history of the german steel helmet 19161945. The m1917 model was considered suitable for protecting the top of the head. German wwii m42 steel helmet stahlhelm 42 extra large size.
Is the german stahlhelm the best steel helmet in ww2. Herrlisheim story january 1 5, 1 945 fear schweighausen january 1 6, 1 945 nightride. 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. The net may appear to be too small at this point but do not cut or untie it.
Ww2 german helmets have featured strongly at ulric of england since the late 70s. German helmet shell and liner sizes reddick militaria. Be prepared for eightyfive minutes of nonstop tension. Original ww2 dated 1942 german dak afrika korps pith helmet wwii desert. M16 german helmet wwi this replica of a german wwi helmet will appeal to military collectors and reenactors. Relics of the eastern front of ww2 german steel helmet.
The steel helmet 1951 is a fever dream of the korean war, entirely possessed of its own unique, inimitable rhythms. Ss steel your pathway to the finest ww2 helmets and. The m42 ended an era that started in 1916 with the first german helmet. Note the mixture of steel helmets and leather or felt pickelhaubes.
Made from 18 gauge steel and weighs exactly the same as the original german helmet. Our german m40 afrika korps helmet wwii repro is a replica of a german wwii m40 dak afrika korps. In each section you will find items ranging from ss and wehrmacht helmets, to uniforms, headgear and insignia. Lot time life the third reich 1st printing complete set of 21 wwii books ex. A ragtag group of american stragglers battles against superior communist troops in an abandoned buddhist temple during the korean war. 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. A great pictorial reference on the german steel helmet. 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. A steel helmet is designed to protect the user from flying fragments of exploded ordnance.
All items on this website come with my lifetime guarantee of authenticity. I wore a 3lb steel helmet, carried a 20lb antitank rocket launcher bazooka, three rounds of bazooka ammunition 12 lb, a 10. The m42 was the last generation of german combat steel helmets. 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 steel helmet is a 1951 war film directed by samuel fuller and produced by lippert studios during the korean war. The history of the german steel helmet 19161945 ludwig baer not quite exhaustive but nearly so and absolutely essential.
The steel helmet marked samuel fullers official arrival as a mighty cinematic force. We were told that this was a german bridgehead over the rhine into france and had a total of about. 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. Common modification which allowed soldier to camouflage the helmet. Evolution of the german steel helmet, revised and expanded floyd r. 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. It all started when i received a british mkii for my 8th birthday. German wwii helmet liner m31 with chin strap dated 1940 fits m35, m40, m42 helmets. 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. The intermediate sizes are achieved by variations in the size of the liner. 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.
Replica of the m35 helmet made of steel, maintains the traditional german helmet line with the flange and the ventilation rivet. 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. This trend is evident in about 90 percent of m35 specimens analyzed. A section on the various decals, once again in colour would have been useful. 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. Wwii german m35 wire covered helmet dark grayblack painted body. Jun 24, 2014 the newly designed steel helmet was issued to the 1st assault battalion sometime in december of 1915. The term stahlhelm refers both to a generic steel helmet, and more specifically to the distinctive and iconic german military design. Helmet come without decals, please select you decal and color helmet. Wwii german model 1935 luftwaffe double decal camo helmet.
It was the first film about the war, and the first of several war films by producerdirectorwriter fuller. The history of the german steel helmet 19161945 baer, ludwig on. Helmet reference book guide posted in steel and kevlar helmets. The history of the german steel helmet, 19161945 by. Books referenced in the creation of this website are. Brendons helmets military steel combat helmets of the world. Excellence of service and integrity are my guarantee, and as always i appreciate your support and patronage. They range from wwii to vietnam if i had to guess most have been in the attic since the. German hospital 1916 wwi army feldpost cover germany.
Stahlhelm, the steel helmets of the german army by peter suciu. So, below are some of the reference books written specifically about u. A dozen nations fielded decent steel helmets and all were pretty good at keeping shrapnel and rain off of soldierss heads. This is a remarkably crisp m35 double decal kriegsmarine helmet. A great pictorial reference on the german steel helmet, featuring examples from the finest collections in the country. 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. Both german and allied military propaganda used the german helmet due to its instant recognizability. Begin to run the drawstrings over the edge of the helmet. A good deal of the book is composed of civil helmets and germanused helmets of other nationalities.
Home army surplus steel helmets showing all 5 results default sorting sort by popularity sort by average rating sort by newness sort by price. 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. A history of the german steel helmet and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is very well researched and is the most comprehensive reference available by far. Take the flat of your hand and rub the net firmly to stretch the cord closer to the edge of the steel rim. Wwii german m42 single decal helmet this is a german wwii army helmet.