there are THREE fastners that hold the liner in place. they are located about mid-way up on the sides of the helmet. they are REMOVED from the INSIDE of the helmet
that should just mean the size of the helmet. Grosse = size
In WWI they were nick-named "coal scuttles", as they reminded people of them.
The coal scuttle helmet was used in both World Wars. The difference being no lug nuts for the added machinegunner's extra steel plate at the helmet's forehead for the M35, M42, etc. WWII German helmets. Lowered crown, and shortened back neck shield for the WWII headgear.
Its over 50 years old.
contact German embassy in Washington DC
Manufaction Date. September 25th. North Germany
A world war 2 fighter pilots helmet can be worth the in region of about £50-£550 depending on whether it is British, American or German.
If you know his unit in World War 1 you might be able to find out more about him.
The British military used what is commonly referred to as the: Brodie, Tommy, or M-1917 steel helmet. The US used the very same steel helmet until it was replaced by the WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, M1 steel helmet.
The British helmet used by soldiers during the First World War, also referred to as World War I or The Great War, was a steel helmet which was called the Brodie Helmet. Soldiers wore these to protect their heads as contact between their heads and another object like bullets or melee weapons could prove to be dangerous and life-threatening.
well its is very hard to do so if the leather is worn out or any thing use any old leather jacket and use that