The Stahlhelm (German for "steel helmet") is a term used to refer to a series of German steel combat helmet designs intended to protect the wearer from common battlefield hazards such as shrapnel. The armies of the great powers began to issue steel helmets during World War I as a result of combat experience and experimentation.

The Pickelhaube (German: [ˈpɪkl̩ˌhaʊ̯bə] ⓘ; pl. Pickelhauben, pronounced [ˈpɪkl̩ˌhaʊ̯bn̩] ⓘ; from German: Pickel, lit. 'point' or 'pickaxe', and Haube, lit.'bonnet', a general word for "headgear"), also Pickelhelm, is a spiked leather or metal helmet that was worn in the 19th and 20th centuries by Prussian and German soldiers of all ranks, as w...

The German military went to great lengths to insure quality control of their helmets. Contemporary records dating to June of 1916, show one helmet out of a lot of 101 was tested for steel integrity on the rifle range during ballistic testing – multiple shots at a distance of 40 meters using an antiquated black powder 1871 11mm Mauser.

2012年5月27日 · THE GERMAN ARMY’S spiked helmet or pickelhaube (is arguably one of the most enduring symbols of the First World War. The polished black leather helmet with ornamental metal spike on top did very little to protect the wearer from bullets or shell fragments, but it was instantly recognizable by friend and foe alike.

The German Pickelhaube (spiked helmet) was found to be totally unsuitable for trench warfare. It was not durable in the rough conditions of the trenches, it was very expensive to produce, and it provided no real combat protection.

2024年10月9日 · Uncover the history of the iconic German WW1 helmet, also known as the Stahlhelm, used by German soldiers during World War I. Learn about its design, development, and significance, as well as its variants, such as the M16 and M17 helmets.

This article is about the German WWI and WW II army helmet. For the German paramilitary organization after the First World War, see Stahlhelm, Bund der Frontsoldaten. For the 1951 war film, see The Steel Helmet.

The WWI German Stahlhelm was designed with several adjustment features to aid the wearer in comfort and proper fit for maximum protection. The liner has three tabs, each with a pocket, positioned around the perimeter of the helmet band.

2024年11月25日 · The WW1 German helmet, also known as the Stahlhelm, is one of the most recognizable symbols of the German military during World War I. The helmet was designed to provide protection to soldiers from shrapnel and other debris, and it …

2024年4月18日 · A nearly flawless WW1 German camo painted helmet with 95% original paint still intact a full 100+ years later. As per orders given by the German Imperial Command, German helmets were regulated to have 3 colors painted on them, green, brick …