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World War I ➔ Military Helmet
Identifier:
112734Description:
This helmet, also known as the Pickelhaube is from the Imperial German Army of the German Empire. It was worn during World War I.
This helmet is made of leather and has the emblem of Prussia on the front. It has no cockades or spike.
The Pickelhaube was a spiked helmet that was commonly worn by German military, firefighters, and police from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. In 1916 the Stahlhelm was created by Dr. Friedrich Schwerd and replaced the Pickelhaube, being more practical for trench warfare.
Date:
circa 1914 – 1916Materials:
Metal, LeatherDimensions:
5"" h 7"" w 9"" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift of the State of MichiganRelated Entities:
State of Michigan (donor) Imperial German Army (is related to)Alternate names: German Army
The Imperial German Army was formed in 1871 after Germany and Prussia were unified. Upon unification, the army transitioned and combined the land and air forces of the German Empire into a single unit. Soldiers who enlisted in the Imperial German Army received basic training and were required to specialize in either infantry, cavalry, or artillery. After World War I the Imperial German Army was dissolved and was replaced with the Reichswehr in 1919.
