German WWI Helmet Shield Stirnpanzer

German Helmet Shield Stirnpanzer-WWI

German Helmet Shield or Brow Plate WWI Stirnpanzer - This is a perfect reproduction of the German WWI helmet shield and will appeal to WWI military collectors and re-enactors.

The ventilation lugs on each side of the world war I German helmets were used to support the optional shield, the (Stirnpanzer) which attached around the back of the helmet with a leather strap. Not popular with the troops due to the weight they were used mainly by snipers.

Not many of these brow plates were originally produced making this a rare piece.

Comes with leather strap and buckle.

Helmet sold separately.

Military helmets.