The helmets in this list are all authentic ww2 helmets, i checked each and every one of them and many have been posted on the german helmet walhalla forum. Lot of german nazi coin reichspfennig 151050 different years. Page 1 of 6 m1 helmet lot numbers ww2vietnam posted in steel and kevlar helmets. New listing original ww2 m42 german elite helmet recovered from normandy m35 m40 dday. Diecut numbers are large numbers made in sizes from 1 to 3 inches in height. The highly distinctive helmet used by germany during wwii. Research on the heading lot numbers of these helmets indicate they were made prior to the orders. According to brian ices study german helmet lot numbers 19351945 the quist m40 series dn01 through dn361 were manufactured between march 1940 and august 1943, and shows a listing for m40 q64 dn198 sd luft zsh sm, so this restoration is historically correct. The baer book is a 1st edition 1985 print and considered the bible among collectors.
Ww2 german helmet manufactures shell markingsin virtually all wwii german helmets you will also see the size stamp after the manufacturing mark, such as q66. All german helmets manufactured before 19421943 have the factory code and shell size stamped on the inside near the left chinstrap bale dring. The code usually starts with a z and is followed by a series of numbers. The lot number indicates the particular batch of sheet steel that was used when a quantity of helmet shells were produced. Your assessment looks correct, a post war czech used. This maybe due to the use of slave labor by both of these factories. Helmet collectors often use lot numbers to determine the correct decal configuration for a. These stamps are mostly found on the interior left side just above the rim. There are about 12,500 lot number entries listed that cover m35, m40, m42, m38 and beaded helmets. Later production of m40 and m42 helmets have the factory code stamped on the inside rear skirt above the lot number stamp. Understanding the wwii german stahlhelm nothing quite like a ww2 german helmet in your hands.
Aged german helmet liner rivets with washers split pins 3 pcs marked and dated. The aged ones are slightly more difficult, watch for strange stains on the leather abnormal oxidation on the liner band low quality leather unusual folds. Book german helmet lot numbers 19351945 ongoing research. The book is out of print, so check ebay and military forums for a copy. The fallschirmjager also had their first defeat in norway, when a company was dropped on the village and railroad junction of dombas on 14 april 1940 and was destroyed by the norwegian army in a fiveday battle. It will help you determine the type of helmet and which branch of service in which it may have been used. I have been asked by a few members in a pm to send them a guide to post ww2 lot numbers and how to identify the maker of a post war helmet by the number so i guess it isnt easy to find so im posting this to make it easier to find for future reference to all. Get the best deals on original ww ii german books when you shop the largest online selection at. This webpage is designed to illustrate the basics of certain models and manufacturers of german helmets. Updated 04 2017 revision 9 cover is all whitea handy study guide for those german helmet collectors and researchers wishing to know more about lot numbers and how they relate to their own german helmets. My references say that ef lot numbers are erratic but this number seems to fit. Steel helmet is a specific type of german military headgear made of.
This revision has more decal and chinstrap information. Even today, the site of one of these pieces of pressed steel can cause piss to run down the legs of pollacks and frenchmen everywhere. The m1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the united states military from world war ii until 1985, when it was succeeded by the pasgt helmet. Later production of m40 and m42 helmets have the factory code stamped on the. This is a ed readonly file that cannot be copied or modified. Mid war german helmet net made of rough, brown string. Once youve passed the early collecting stage you should be able to easily spot a fake liner. Himmlers general officers were a diverse and fascinating group of men, consisting of brillliant and notsobrilliant military strategists, highly educated members of the legal and medical professions, and yes, mass murderers on. A stahlhelm with crossed bayonets and the corresponding number is the standard insignia of infantry.
Like the m42 predecessors, in theory all helmets were stamped with a manufacture mark and a heating lot number as was. The lot number indicates the particular batch of sheet steel that was used. Jun 23, 2014 mccord radiator, ford motor company were both known to have made p17s, but there were undoubtedly more. During the spanish civil war the franco regime did in fact buy a number of german helmets. Jun 25, 2014 a new version of the german helmet began to be issued out to german units in march of 1940. German helmet lot numbers 19351945 ongoing research.
This listing is for a computer file which will be sent to your email address upon receipt of payment. Questions regarding restored helmets offered by german helmets inc questions regarding ww2 german helmets in general. Get the best deals on original ww ii german books when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
The heating lot numbers on these helmets do not seem to conform to the. This was accomplished through several steps of pressforming or hotstamping the shells. The averaged annual cyclist fatality numbers in 19881999 were 93 and the. The attached link gives you access to a database of helmet lot numbers which i have started in 2006. The helmet has had the sides squashed in a bit, but i have spread it back into shape with a jack. The military branch heer, luftwaffe, ss, police, etc. The photos screen captures are blurry, but the actual files are clear show several of the pages and illustrate the format of the book. A selfpublished bookthis is a selfpublished book about german helmet lot numbers produced during 19351945. Once considered the bible of german helmet collecting. The history of the german steel helmet 19161945 by ludwig baer plus german helmets 19331945 a collectors guide by terry goodapple and ron weinand. The other models, the m40 and m42 do not exist in german military. Pdf file 9 german helmet lot numbers 19351945 revision.
Helmet id this webpage is designed to illustrate the basics of certain models and manufacturers of german helmets. Schlueter m1 lot numbers steel and kevlar helmets u. Updated 012020 revision 10 a handy study guide for those german helmet collectors and researchers wishing to know more about lot numbers and how they relate to their own german helmets. Pdf file 9 german helmet lot numbers 19351945 revision 9 computer file. M1916 german helmet world war i german helmet the m1918 transitional german helmet. A summary pdf of queensland cycling levels before and since helmet law.
The german helmet of world war ii is often broken down for distinction in three different models. Discussion about how lot numbers interrelate between factories. For over forty years, the m1 was standard issue for the u. Pdf file 10 german helmet lot numbers 19351945 revision 10 computer file world war 2 german flagww 2 german memorbilliaww 2 german banner flag ww2 german military holsters. Original german wehrmacht military technical field manual. No international shipping direct international requests to. Ww2 german lot numbers 2017 edition, brian ice youtube. Early production rivets can also be found in aluminum but only in small numbers. Military helmets went from stopping rocks to stopping bullets over 100 years, the soldiers helmet has gone from stopping rocks to bullets. Both in excellent condition only showing minor shelf wear. Pdf file format of a selfpublished book about german helmet lot numbers produced during 19351945.
Helmet collectors often use lot numbers to determine the correct decal configuration for a helmettheorizing that helmets were done in lots with each lot possessing common characteristics. Ranking up there with the check is in the mail is made on german equipment for the spanish army or any other statement tying the spanish modelo helmet to germany. Throughout the 1970s and on occasion in the 1980s while home on leave from the military, i would patrol the wide and bountiful aisles of the ohio gun collectors association show. Our refurbished german helmets start off with original wartime german military helmet shells. Pdf file 9 german helmet lot numbers 19351945 revision 9. Lot numbers database the attached link gives you access to a database of helmet lot numbers which i have started in 2006. Etckl, sehkp, quist, ns, and ef helmet factories are listed in addition to a section on qvlbvl helmets. M35, m40, m42, and m38 helmet shell types are listed along with dd, sd, and nd examples with factory decal drops and beaded examples. Helmet collectors often use lot numbers to determine the correct decal configuration for a helmet theorizing that helmets were done in lots with each lot possessing common characteristics. In terms of enhancing the modern study of original german wwii helmets, kens methodical approach in analyzing finishes, lot num bers, and corresponding decals of so many fine examples constitutes an important building block of updated forensic study that will ben efit all collectors into the future. Later production helmets had the stampings on the rear of the flange. The wartime helmets have lot numbers stamped into them, the post war shells do not.
This is a hardcover book about german helmet lot numbers produced during 19351945. On 10 may 1940, the fallschirmjager performed a successful raid on the powerful fortification known as eben emael. The m1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the united states military from world war ii. Original liners have a typical old smell that cannot. M35 helmets will have a rolled edge as depicted in fig. Frequently asked questionss on this page, i will address questions often asked regarding german helmets. A handy study guide for those german helmet collectors and researchers wishing to know more about lot numbers and how. Note, photo requirements are the same as any other forum, 800x800 minimum size, left and right profiles of helmet, interior, closeups, lot number, maker and. Used german ww2 k98 kriegsmodell rifle book best reference. A lot of of records on participants of world war i were destroyed when the prussian military archive in potsdam burned down in 1945. It soon became apparent that, to place the entire helmet development program in perspective, the scope of report should be expanded to include the efforts that preceded them 1 helmet and those that have followed the adoption of the m1 as the standard helmet. Stahlhelme vom ersten weltkrieg bis zur gegenwart steel helmets from the first world war to the present pdf. The air vents were designed by pressing a grommet together in the the hole to form an air vent. Next step will be to identify the manufacturer and size of the helmet shell.
The helmets in this list are all authentic ww2 helmets, i. It is our intent to produce a series of youtube videos this summer on this topic which is near and dear to my heart. The known or recognised manufacturers of the ww2 german helmet are eisenhuttenwerke thale et the first manufacturer involved in prototype and development of the ww2 style helmet. A modern study by ken niewiarowicz pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad throughout the 1970s and on occasion in the 1980s while home on leave from the military, i would patrol the wide and bountiful aisles of the ohio gun collectors association show, which was one of the greatest gun shows of the old era. This book is an exhaustive research on german helmet production from ww1 through the end of ww2. To see our complete inventory of imperial german items click here.
The lot number stamp represents the production run of the helmet. Stamped markings, when present at all usually consist of q and a pair of numbers representing the shell size. In this case, you have a helmet manufactured by the quist firm, size 66 cm. The lot number serves as a control number for the manufacturer and as an extra stamp of approval. German helmet lot numbers 19351945, ongoing research. Investing in german steel helmets is not as easy as it once was, but there are still collectible helmets available in which the value will appreciate nicely in the future. The helmet net would easily compliment any german army helmet. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Original german wwii m40 stahlhelm steel helmet shell size.
A selfpublished book this is a selfpublished book about german helmet lot numbers produced during 19351945. Etckl, sehkp, q, ns, ef, and qvlbvl helmet factories are discussed with approximately 21,300 lot number entries overall. Unlike the late war variant this mid war type is hard to find. German helmet lot numbers revision10 by brian ice hardcover. Within the forces of the german empire, dominated by prussia, the contingents of bavaria, wurttemberg and saxony remained semiautonomous and also kept their own records. Quist batch numbers german, soviet, western allies. More know more about lot numbers and how they relate to their own german helmets. Free english translation on usb key the service daggers of the ss schutzstaffel ralf siegert, dagger the service daggers of the sa and the nskk, ralf siegert,, dagger. This early type of camouflage net is very hard to find. Worn by both wehrmacht and ss units throughout the war.
These numbers are generally used on the sides or back of player helmets. German helmet lot numbers 19351945 ongoing research archive. In addition to the manufacturer and size stamp, all wwii german helmets contain a lot number. Free english translation on usb key the service daggers of the ss schutzstaffel ralf siegert, dagger. The m1918 is the final german helmet used during world war one. Post war bg helmets lack the wartime dn code indicating german production and patent, but often absent from genuine helmets and the lot or batch numbers. A very small number of these m40s have been found with double decals. The difference between the m16m17 german helmets and the m18 german helmets is that the lower rivet toward the bottom of the right side and left side of the helmet are not present.
It was common to purchase quality original german helmets there, and the favorite thing to do was get there as early as possible and zoom up and down the aisles hoping to find a jewel for the collection. There will also be another set of stampings on the rear flange which designates the lot number. It is factory marked as an ef64, manufacturer being emaillierwerke fulda. In 1934, the m1917 was modified by the addition of hairfilled pads to. As crazy as it sounds, a german helmet that is original to one person may not be original to another.
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