World War I Model 1916

The German model of 1916 is one of the few examples that proves that looks and usefulness can go hand in hand. Let's take a look at it shall we?

  As we can see the design is very Germanic both in form and in origin.

And here we see those distinctive Frankenstein horns that distinguishes German helmets of the first world war from those of the second. Another thing to note as that those horns serve a dual purpose. One is to ventilate air through the crown of the helmet and to allow the installation of a steel brow plate which I do not own.

Here we see one of the chinstrap lugs in great condition.

Same for the other.

And here we see the maker's stamp. In this case it reads 'Q 66'.

Here's one of the Frankenstein bolts that is so ubiquitous with these helmets. As you can see it too is in fine condition.

As is the other.

And to top it all off here's a portion of the paint which has been partially spared to time.

Well that's that for this helmet, for now anyway. Next I'll be sharing with you all my Yugoslavian helmet from the Balkan civil conflict.