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LFD 404021238
German M1935 (Afrika Korps) Stahlhelm
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In 1934 tests began on an improved Stahlhelm, whose design was a development of World War I models. The Eisenhüttenwerke company of Thale carried out prototype design and testing.
The new helmet was pressed from sheets of molybdenum steel in several stages. The size of the flared visor and skirt was reduced, and the large projecting lugs for the obsolete armour shield were eliminated. The ventilator holes were retained, but were set in smaller hollow rivets mounted to the helmet's shell. The edges of the shell were rolled over, creating a smooth edge along the helmet. Finally, a completely new leather suspension, or liner, was incorporated that greatly improved the helmet's safety, adjustability, and comfort for the wearer. These improvements made the new M1935 helmet lighter, more compact, and more comfortable to wear than the previous designs.
The Army's Supreme Command officially accepted the new helmet on June 25 1935 and it was intended to replace all other helmets in service.
- $175.00
In Stock
This helmet, made in China, is an excellent reproduction of the Model 1935 Stahlhelm used by German troops during the Second World War. Made of heavy gauge, good quality steel, the liner and chinstrap are close reproductions in high quality leather.
