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German-Helmets.com is
organized into easy-to-use "Information Tracks" that aid
in finding specific topics related to the category of most interest
to the reader.
Within each
Information
Track can be found a general overview of the subject combined with
active cross links to related subject areas.
Each Information Track
contains wartime photos, historical notations, and photographs of
original World War II German helmets.
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Reichswehr -
The Armed Forces 1918-1935
The inter-war years preceding the rise
of the Wehrmacht was a troubled one for Germany as there were few funds to support a large national military force.
Read about World War I model helmets and how they were used during
these difficult times.
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Heer - The
German Army 1935-1945
As the largest fighting branch of
the Wehrmacht, the German Army (Heer) issued more helmets than any other
arm-of-service. Read about the various models that were used
and how war brought about a change in design, color, and insignia.
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| Kriegsmarine -
The German Navy 1935-1945
Although small compared to Allied
navies, the Kriegsmarine operated not only on the sea but also on
the land. Read about the various helmets that were used by
naval troops from coastal artillery units to those who served
onboard Germany's famous ships.
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Luftwaffe -
The German Air Force 1935-1945
Under the leadership of Hermann
Göring, a fledgling German Air Force rose from a convoluted group of
political and aviation organizations to eventually command the skies
over Europe. Read about the helmets that were worn by
Luftwaffe personnel both on the ground and in the air.
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Schutzstaffeln - Units of the SS 1934-1945
The fighting arm of Hitler's SS rose
to power from a group of highly trained body guards serving the
Führer. Read about the helmets worn by the early Allegemeine-SS
and the elite Waffen-SS.
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| Deutsche
Polizei
- Police Units 1933-1945
On the home front and in the battle
zones, German police units wore a wide selection of helmets. Read about the helmets they used in locations such as
cities, rural townships, and the Russian Front.
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Freiwillige
- Foreign Volunteers 1939-1945
More than 2 Million foreign nationals volunteered for service
with the Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS during World War II. Read
about the helmets they wore and the insignia they used to denote
their unique status among combat troops.
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Politische
Gruppen
- Political Groups
Examine the history behind the helmets
worn by non-military organizations such as the SA and DAF that
maintained special protection units that closely paralleled those of
the German Police.
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| Wehrmachtsgefolge
- Auxiliary Organizations
Many organizations that supported
the Wehrmacht also wore protective helmets. Examine the
various helmet types and insignia used by the NSKK, Org.Todt, RAD,
RLB, and many others.
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Quick Helps |
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Appraisals - Authenticate
or sell your helmet |
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Care & Preservation -
Maintaining your helmet |
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Glossary - Commonly
used terms |
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Helmet Q & A - Commonly asked questions |
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Helmet Types - M1935,
M1940, and M1942 |
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| Quick ID Chart - Identify
a helmet |
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Site Search - Search the Site |
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Photography: All helmets
photographed on this website are original World War II era items
that have not been modified or postwar altered. Images are
protected by copyright.
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