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World War I ➔ Military Helmet
Identifier:
145509Description:
This combat helmet, also known as the Stahlhelm is from the Imperial German Army of the German Empire. It was worn during World War I.
This combat helmet is made of steel and features a camouflage-painted pattern that did not exist until 1918. This helmet would have been painted around July of 1918 after German high command issued an order that all helmets be painted using three earth tone colors. All helmets were painted in the field by the individual soldier, because of this painted patterns varied widely.
The Stahlhelm, which is German for 'steel helmet' was a steel combat helmet created by Dr. Friedrich Schwerd as a replacement to the Pickelhaube. It was introduced in 1916 and saw many design changes throughout the 1900s until it was replaced in 1992 with the Gefechtshelm.
Date:
1916 – 1918Materials:
Steel, LeatherDimensions:
7"" h 9"" w 11"" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Museum CollectionExhibit/Program:
Artifact GR (2012 – 2013)Artifact GR was a project which invited members of the community into the archives of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, and asked them to write about their experiences. The resulting submissions were cataloged in an interactive website (www.artifactgr.org) and in a published book (http://www.blurb.com/b/4400444-the-artifact-projectsoftcover).
Related Entities:
Old Collection (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.
