The helmets on this page were worn by the members of the Airfield fire brigades , adminstratively managed by the Reich aviation ministry but incorporating members of the Wehrmacht , civilians and professional firefighters. Depending on the size of the facility a fire protection group would consist of 14 to 18 men.
Sources used :
- Militärflugplatz – Feuerwehr (feuerwehr-oedheim.de)
- Luftwaffe Fire Brigade Helmets – Post yours ! – Third Reich Lightweight Helmets – German Helmet Walhalla (ghw2.com)
M34 square dip
- Carries the ‘hairy bird’ decal , believed to be of Austrian production.
- Made by the DRP Thale
Photos courtesy of helmet2id






M34 square dip
- Does not have the typical white painted band
- Carries a regular 2nd style eagle as observed on combat helmets





