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Stahlhelm M16 - WWI German Helmet and stirnpanzer plate Low-poly 3D model
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DESCRIPTION

High-quality 3D model of the German Stahlhelm M1916 (M16) helmet with its rare Stirnpanzer frontal armor plate. This historic design marked a turning point in military protection during World War I, replacing the old leather Pickelhaube.

The M16 helmet, introduced in 1916, was created to protect German soldiers from shrapnel and artillery fragments in trench warfare. Designed by engineer Friedrich Schwerd, its rounded steel shape became an icon of WWI.

The Stirnpanzer was an optional 5 mm steel plate attached to the helmet’s side lugs. It provided extra protection for snipers and sentries but was too heavy (around 2 kg) for regular combat use.

Model Details

Accurate real-scale dimensions based on historical references.

Includes two versions: M16 helmet only, and helmet with Stirnpanzer attached.

Clean, optimized topology for rendering, 3D printing, or game design.

PBR-ready materials (metalness/roughness workflow).

File formats: FBX, STL, BLEND.

Polycount: optimized for both detail and performance.

Real Helmet Specs (for reference)

Material: steel (1 mm shell, 5 mm Stirnpanzer)

Weight: 1.3 kg (helmet), 2 kg (plate)

Original color: field gray (Feldgrau)

Use: trench warfare, snipers, observation posts

Perfect For

Historical 3D collections

Game and film production

Museum or educational visualization

Military history enthusiasts

Related Tagsmilitaryarmorhelmetwartrenchwarfareww1germandefence
worldwarone
germanygamesteel

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Stahlhelm M16 - WWI German Helmet and stirnpanzer plate Low-poly 3D model

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Size: 90.9 MB
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2025-12-14
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