Wehrmacht helmet found by a US soldier during the war
Extent and Medium
Height: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm) | Width: 8.750 inches (22.225 cm) | Depth: 11.000 inches (27.94 cm)
Archival History
The helmet was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1993 by Zig and John Knoll, the nephew of John Knoll.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of John and Zig Knoll
Scope and Content
German Army helmet found by Richard Farley while serving with Patton's Third Army in the European Theater.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
painted black with leather chin strap and two decals adhered to either side (left, German national insignia and right, Nazi emblem (black swastika over white circle on red background)), ink stamp inside helmet on leather padded lining "Michael Langenbrown / Schneider / Sulz...(partially illegible)," Germany; c.1939-1945. In German (?). Paint on object could be enamel.
Genre
- Dress Accessories
- Object