When envisioning the symbols of Nazi Germany, one often pictures the notorious black uniforms and red swastika armbands of the SS. Among these, the black steel helmets, reminiscent of the distinctive German coal scuttle shape, are particularly striking. These helmets, however, were primarily reserved for pre-war parades and differed significantly from the combat helmets used during World War II.
The black SS helmets, distinct from the combat versions, were transitional designs influenced by the World War I Stahlhelm.
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