Stahlhelm

Stahlhelm (plural, Stahlhelme) is German for "steel helmet". The Imperial German Army began to replace the traditional boiled-leather Pickelhaube (spiked combat helmet) with the Stahlhelm during World War I in 1916. The term Stahlhelm refers both to a generic steel helmet, and more specifically to the distinctive (and iconic) German design.

The Stahlhelm, with its distinctive "coal scuttle" shape, was an instantly recognizable icon for military imagery and became a common element of military propaganda on both sides, just like the Pickelhaube before it.

Stahlhelm in Southern Victory
After the Freedom Party came to power in the early 1930's, and began to rearm the Confederacy, they phased out the out the old Brodie Helmets in favour of a newer Coal-Scuttle design.

Stahlhelm in The War That Came Early
The Stahlhelm was the standard issue helmet for the Wehrmacht during World War II.

Stahlhelm in Worldwar
The Stahlhelm was the standard issue helmet for the Wehrmacht during Germany's war against the Race.