Tag Archives: World War One

Stirnpanzer*

General Information: From its inception, the German Model 1916 steel helmet was designed to accommodate an additional piece of protective armor called a Stirnpanzer (“forehead armor”). Because of the heavy weight of the stirnpanzers (1.2 kg), they were intended to be used only in special circumstances such as for trench fighting or forward observers.[1] InContinue reading “Stirnpanzer*”

German M18 ECO*

updated 10/7/2025 General Information: The Helm mit Ohrenausschnitten or “ear cutout helmet” was a variation of the German Model 1918. It is identical to the standard M18 but for the half-moon curved sections adjacent to the location of the wearer’s ears. The purpose of the cutouts was to improve hearing[1], not as was commonly believed,Continue reading “German M18 ECO*”

Polish M15/18*

General Information: Sometime after the introduction of the chasseur’s badge with the Polish eagle (see Polish Model 1915) a new oval shaped badge embossed with the Jagiellonian eagle was issued members of the Polish Army in France[1] for use on the French Model 1915 helmet. While the light infantry[2] elements within Polish Army continued toContinue reading “Polish M15/18*”