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Photo Of The Early Pattern M16 Stahlhelm.


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Most collectors call this variation the "square dip" Model 1916 Stahlhelm.  It seems these helmets had a tendency to crack at the area of the extreme bend in the skirt.  Ludwig Baer says the manufacture of these M16 helmets was discontinued when this cracking flaw was discovered.

 

 

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12 hours ago, SARGE said:

Most collectors call this variation the "square dip" Model 1916 Stahlhelm.  It seems these helmets had a tendency to crack at the area of the extreme bend in the skirt.  Ludwig Baer says the manufacture of these M16 helmets was discontinued when this cracking flaw was discovered.

 

 

That's it Square Dip, forgot that. thanks.

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