The M42 German helmet, the End of an Era
The M42 was the last generation of German combat steel helmets. The M42 ended an era that started in 1916 with the first German helmet. While the M42 with it’s simplified raw edge maybe not have been as flashy as it’s predecessors the helmet still did the trick, and protected German soldiers from Kursk to the fall of Berlin.
Combat models and makers – German Helmet Vault
There are only three models of Third Reich era produced combat helmets. Collectors have named them M35 , M40 and M42. It is easy to spot the difference between them. The M35 vent hole is a separate produced piece and was pressed into the hot shell. Note the sharp features when compared to the pressed vent holes.
German Helmet ID - German War Helmet
Easy steps in identifying authentic M35 M40 & M42 WW2 German Helmet examples. How to identify the different models, manufacturers & branch of service decals.
WWII GERMAN HELMETS - World War Two Helmets
Despite the crude nature of this late war helmet, the M42 is iconic and is considered the quintessential German WWII combat helmet. A majority of German WWII combat helmets will fall under one of the following organizations: Heer (Army), Luftwaffe (Air Force), Kriegsmarine (Navy), Waffen-SS (Paramilitary Force), or Feldgendarmerie (Combat Police).
German WWII M42 Steel Helmet- Stahlhelm 42 WW2 M1942
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Heer Helmets - German Helmet Vault
Sächsische emaillier und stanzwerke (hkp) size 66 – M42 This M42 Helmet was liberated and brought home by Private Howard Moffit of Iowa City, Iowa. Like this:
German M42* - Steel Helmets of the World Wars
2022年4月26日 · The helmet is marked ckl64 and bears the lot number 3117. The factory code for the Eisenhuttenwerke firm, which produced this helmet, switched from “ET” to “ckl” in the latter part of the war.
Helmet – M42 – Q64 – fjm44
Helmet – M42 – Q64 Arguably the helmet was the most recognizable part of the individual German soldiers appearance. With a design that derived from the type used in world war one, the German helmet offered more protection then ones used by it’s enemies.
“In 1935, a new design was introduced for german helmets. It was lighter, smaller and better suited to a mobile army. This basic model 1935 (designated M35) was modified in 1940 (M40) and again in late 1942 (M42). These three designs can be distinguished from each other by …
WWII German M42 Helmet - At the Front
Restored original WW2 issue German model 42 Stahlhelm. These are authentic steel shells, stripped and refinished in the correct dull field gray color, with the paint cured & hardened in an industrial paint oven. They are then refitted with new chinstraps and …