M16 Stahlhelm
Imperial Germany
Manufacturer: Stahlwerk Richard Lindenberg A.G., Remscheid-Hasten
Liner Manufacturer: Meyer & Abitzsch, Leipzig-Gohlis
Conservation Notes:
Shell: Original condition as found.
Note characteristics typical
of Lindenberg “Bell-L” helmets:
· Unique, rounded ventilation lugs.
· Thicker front liner split-pin heads
than those of other manufacturers.
· Pronounced skirt-rim edge.
· A comparatively short, flat visor and
gentle visor-to-skirt transition.
A maker not often seen, Lindenberg helmets are some of the most distinctive in
form and are frequently considered among the most attractive of all Great War
Stahlhelm pressings. In the following photos, note the dynamic angle of display as described in Care & Display:
Chinstrap: Absent. Replaced with modern reproduction of Eastern European manufacture (probably Czech Republic).
· “L 64” cold-stamped inside left of
skirt (preceding bell logo not visible).
· “Meyer & Abitzsch” stamped on
outside of leather band.
· Capital letter “A” handwritten in ink
on each liner tongue (6 total).
· “St_ _an” (partially illegible) handwritten
in ink inside skirt rear:
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