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This site is dedicated to steel combat helmets from 1915 to 1945. It is intended as a basic introduction to the subject, but hopefully provides some insights and enjoyment for the advanced collector as well. The content is organized, basically, by period: World War I, Spanish Civil War, and World War II. The major types of helmets used by all belligerent countries are covered in this online reference. The emphasis is on helmets that are in their original factory condition.

Most recently I have added a section called “Stahlhelm Postwar.” This covers the interesting postwar journeys of German and Austro-Hungarian helmets of the First World War as these iconic pieces of headgear entered the arsenals of many different countries.

All the helmets here are from my personal collection unless otherwise indicated. Some helmets have moved on to new homes. These are identified in the titles of their respective posts with an asterisk and a footnote that indicates “deaccessioned.” While Steel Helmets of the World Wars is primarily a reference resource, I may periodically offer items for sale in the For Sale section of the website.

The collection is a two-generation effort. My father started collecting during the Second World War and I picked up the hobby from him (See “My Story”). From the start I have endeavored to get one good specimen helmet from every country that participated in the major armed conflicts of the first half of the twentieth century. The headgear shown in this website represent the culmination of that effort.

I welcome comments or suggestions.