Model 16 Helmet ("Stahlhelm")
Culture
German
Date1916–1918
Mediumsteel and leather with wood
Dimensions17.8 × 23.5 × 30.5 cm (7 × 9 1/4 × 12 in.), 2 lb 14 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsE.T. 66 stamped within left side near chin strap mount.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1130.1
DescriptionSilicon-nickel steel, japanned in "Feldgrau" paint. Cylindrical skull, flattish on top, drawn out in rounded flat peak over the eyes & deep, angled flange at back of neck. Basal edge mechanically inwardly turned. Temples with bolt-like stud projections for positioning of tall thick brow-reinforce (present), once secured around back of skull with buckle & strap now lost. Liner broken, but complete; some padding lost as is chinstrap & its mount on right side of helmet.ProvenanceBought by John W. Higgins on 8 March 1918, from Francis Bannerman Sons (NYC); given to the Armory 8 January 1947. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Southern German
about 1550
