Summary
German World War I 'coal scuttle' style M1916 steel helmet with padded liner and side lugs for attachment of extra helmet armour.
Physical Description
Steel, 'coal scuttle' style helmet. There are three leather and fabric pouches filled with padding attached to the inside of the helmet with studs. There are two cylindrical knobs protruding above the ear area for the attachment of helmet armour piece. Text printed under inside of brim. Helmet has evidence of impact of bullets or shrapnel in four places.
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Collecting Areas
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Date Used
Germany, 1914-1918
Dates of World War I. More precise date of object unknown. -
Inscriptions
Stamped, inside: ' ET64 ', ' R1629 ' Stamped in ink, inside: ' 64 ' Handwritten, white, inside: ' M '
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
240 mm (Width), 300 mm (Depth), 170 mm (Height)
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Keywords
German Armed Forces, Military Uniforms: German, Protective Clothing & Safety Wear, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, War Trophies