Rarest to most common German Stahlhelms of WW1

[Doug B]

Thanks Doug. If you hadn't decided to let it go those many years ago I would probably still be looking for one like it.

Yes they are impossible to find in the original configuration! And it’s still in Canada!

 

[CLOVIS 57]

Hello,
Very good post. Thank you.
Here is my entry with my ‘original’ Stahl16.
It's a Lindenberg, apparently still in size 64. Lindenberg also made Sappenpanzer and always had a bell with L (for Lindenberg) as a logo.
This helmet has the particularity of having smaller steel side posts, and a brass M95-tipped helmet side post cover that clips on. Without this intermediate cover, the chinstrap key does not engage


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Note the rounded nipple for Lindenberg, and the “average” thickness of the wedge for Stirnpanzer, which corresponds to size 64.



I'm thinking of a test model, as this device is very rare, and many Lindenberg 64s don't have it.

 

[Doug B]

Hello,
Very good post. Thank you.
Here is my entry with my ‘original’ Stahl16.
It's a Lindenberg, apparently still in size 64. Lindenberg also made Sappenpanzer and always had a bell with L (for Lindenberg) as a logo.
This helmet has the particularity of having smaller steel side posts, and a brass M95-tipped helmet side post cover that clips on. Without this intermediate cover, the chinstrap key does not engage

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Note the rounded nipple for Lindenberg, and the “average” thickness of the wedge for Stirnpanzer, which corresponds to size 64.
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I'm thinking of a test model, as this device is very rare, and many Lindenberg 64s don't have it.

Bell “L” are a rare helmet indeed!

 

[2nd.Leibhusar]

I ones came across this photo.
A sergeant wearing his steel helmet with chin scales....never seen before

 

[Doug B]

One of my old square dips, this one had been well worn and was camoed.

 

[Bobted]

This thread should be in the steel helmet section.

Very interesting. I just bought an odd one ( though not received it so cant tell you the maker ) . Rob

 

[Bobted]

Sellers Pics

 

[Bobted]

The chinstrap holder is on the inside near the dome! Not seen that before . Rob

 

[John Josef]

The chinstrap holder is on the inside near the dome! Not seen that before . Rob

I was looking at that on eBay did you end up buying it?

If so, will be interesting to see what it looks like when you have it in hand.

 

[Bobted]

Yes I made an offer then thought it’s only $250 I’ll buy it now. I don’t normally buy shells but this one is more interesting as the chinstrap holder is high. So it will be interesting to see who the maker is . Rob

 

[Josh1336]

I ones came across this photo.
A sergeant wearing his steel helmet with chin scales....never seen before

I'd assume this is an officer who when he upgraded his helmet from a Pickelhaube to a stahlhelm he retained his scale chinstrap and modified his own helmet.

 

[cdenn25]

Hi, new to the forum. Just purchased a new stahlhelm and am having trouble identifying the stamp. Providing some pictures for reference. Believe because of the lug size, this is likely a 62. I don’t have the ability to take any additional photos as the helmet isn’t in my possession yet. Know this thread is a year old, so hoping somebody might see this. Thanks for the help!

 

[MAP]

Cdenn25,

Maybe one of the Mods to move this to a stand alone thread. I think the photo of the makers mark may be upside down. It's pretty hard to read but maybe this thread could help

Thread 'German Stahlhelm Manufacturer Codes 1916-18'

May 28, 2011

Here is a complete list of WW1 German steel helmet manufacturers. The list includes the known shell sizes made by and limited to each manufacturer. It seems that Eisenhüttenwerke Thale was the only ironworks that made them in every size.
~Hans


German Steel Helmet Manufacturers 1916 - 18:

Code, Maker name, location - (shell sizes made)

1. E.T. - Eisenhüttenwerke Thale A.G., Thale /Harz - (size 60 through 68 shells) Premier maker. The only manufacturer of the first model 1916 helmet (square dip) and the M18 ear cut-out.

2. B.F. (F.B. in...

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[2nd.Leibhusar]

B.F.62 to me...

 

[Lars13]

Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
Looks like a nice original "M16" Stahlhelm to me. Condition of the liner and the shell are similar, so probably never been tampered with / "improved" by a collector / dealer.
The pins that hold the liner are correct, but the thicker pin should be at the back (so the strap that would hold the optional thick armour plate on the front of the helmet wouldn't slide off), however seeing the condition of helmet and liner I would say that was done when the helmet was made and is original to the helmet, so I certainly wouldn't change it.
Regards,
Lars

 

[John Josef]

Another vote for B.F. 62 from me.

If you flip the picture around, then take into consideration only a few manufactures made size 62 shells.

Your choices are
B.F.
G.
N.J.
or S.I.

It becomes clear B.F. is your manufacture.

 

[MAP]

I can read it better now that it's been rotated. Agree, I think the best choice would be a BF

 

[cdenn25]

Thanks for the replies! I’m ashamed to admit the hours of research I did without flipping the picture over…

 

[MAP]

Thanks for the replies! I’m ashamed to admit the hours of research I did without flipping the picture over…

LoL. It happens.

 

[coert65]

Bellinger Fulda it is.