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New helmet for the special forces, currently entering service. The helmet selected has a Multitarn cover, it is based on the Trivium helmet, and is the super high cut variant. Contract signed in August 2022 with Hexonia GmbH (German company part of the Norwegian NFM Group). [109] [110] Body armour Mehler Vario System MOBAST
The Stahlhelm (German for "steel helmet") is a term used to refer to a series of German steel combat helmet designs intended to protect the wearer from common battlefield hazards such as shrapnel. The armies of the great powers began to issue steel helmets during World War I as a result of combat experience and experimentation.
In September 1915 it was ordered that the new helmets were to be worn without spikes when in the front line. [15] Beginning in 1916, the Pickelhaube was slowly replaced by a new German steel helmet (the Stahlhelm) intended to offer greater head protection from shell fragments.
The Luftwaffe introduced the Fallschirmjäger (Airborne and Glider borne troops) helmet in 1936. With its lighter weight and lack of helmet crimping, the Fallschirmjäger helmet was similar to the Model 1935 Stahlhelm but without a helmet edge. There was also more filling in the internal of the helmet to protect the head during airborne operations.
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Pakistan and Singapore were known to have received 826 helmets for field testing for potential adoption. [4] [5] In May 2015, it was reported that the German Ministry of Defense is considering to replace all M92s used by the Bundeswehr. [6] This is due to problems in the helmet's production where loose bolts were able to escape from inspections ...
German Vice Admiral Günther Lütjens during World War II. The Kriegsmarine was the navy of Nazi Germany prior to and during World War II. Kriegsmarine uniform design followed that of the preexisting Reichsmarine, itself based on that of the First World War Kaiserliche Marine. Kriegsmarine styles of uniform and insignia had many features in ...
In 1935 the Wehrmacht adopted a lower, lighter version of the M1916/18 "coal scuttle" helmet; this became the ubiquitous German helmet of World War II, worn by all branches of the Wehrmacht and SS, police, fire brigades and Party organizations. Collectors distinguish slight production variants as the M35, M40 and M42.