German M16 Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) dark grey plastic – Custom 3D Printed Miniature Accessory Parts Pieces for Brick Block Figures

The item is a German M16 Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) accessory, designed for minifigures.

Dark Grey M16 Stahlhelm This is a custom brick-built headgear accessory molded in dark grey plastic. It replicates the iconic shape of the World War I era German combat helmet. Distinctive features include the deep “coal scuttle” shape that covers the neck and ears, and the prominent ventilation lugs (often called “Frankenstein bolts”) protruding from the sides. These lugs are the key visual difference between this WWI model and the later WWII versions.

Background: The Stahlhelm Model 1916 (M16) was introduced by the Imperial German Army during World War I to replace the leather Pickelhaube, which offered little protection against modern artillery shrapnel. The side lugs served two purposes: ventilation and as mounting points for a heavy steel brow plate (Stirnpanzer) for additional armored protection for sentries and snipers. In a LEGO diorama, this helmet is essential for depicting WWI trench warfare, Stormtroopers (Stoßtruppen), or early inter-war period soldiers.