German M42 Wehrmacht Helmet WWII

The German combat helmet design went through a dramatic overhaul in 1942. The new design, known as the “M42”, was a result of wartime demands. The rolled edge along the base of the shell skirt was eliminated—replaced with an edge that flares away from the helmet. The elimination of the rolled edges expedited the time to manufacture the helmet and reduced the overall production cost. At the factory, the new helmets received a light application of matte gray-green paint. In addition, helmet decals were gradually eliminated. Both of the lighter application of paint and the elimination of decals sped the production time and reduced the helmet's combat visibility.

The M42 is very easy to identify given its unique characteristics. The manufacturing standards of the M42 fell well below those exhibited in the M35 and M40. As a result, the M42 is often susceptible to rust and deterioration over time. Despite the crude nature of this late war helmet, the M42 is iconic and is considered the quintessential German WWII combat helmet.
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