Keywords: price of freedom priceoffreedom military history militaryhistory uniforms smithsonian probably public domain probablypublicdomain cap SI Neg. 2004-22550.04. Date: na....Austrian pattern World War I helmet, refurbished with the typical dark field gray paint finish and National Socialist Party decals of red trimed in black with a black swastika in a white circle. .During the early years of the world War II, many helmets used by the German Army were refurbished for field combat use. Surplus helmets, including Austrian pattern World War I helmets, were often gathered, repainted and marked with decals by the military personnel stationed at supply depots. ..Credit: Hugh Talman (Smithsonian Institution) SI Neg. 2004-22550.04. Date: na....Austrian pattern World War I helmet, refurbished with the typical dark field gray paint finish and National Socialist Party decals of red trimed in black with a black swastika in a white circle. .During the early years of the world War II, many helmets used by the German Army were refurbished for field combat use. Surplus helmets, including Austrian pattern World War I helmets, were often gathered, repainted and marked with decals by the military personnel stationed at supply depots. ..Credit: Hugh Talman (Smithsonian Institution) |