Something I find quite odd is that you very rarely see film or still, period pictures of tortus shell camoed helmets. Is it just me? Prove me very wrong guys. Let's see'm.
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Probably because the directive was not issued until 7 July 1918 by the Chief of the General Staff to paint all Stahlhelm into segments of green, yellow ochre, rust and brown. Assumedly, even the first helmets would not have been painted until some time in August. Operation Michael was over and the German Army was in a full withdrawal and armies in retreat probably think themselves too photogenic. So you are looking at a very, very short time-frame for photos to be taken. I have seen two that I know of.
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Aaaaahhhhhhh. I see. Being more into WWII helmets, I didn't know that. Very interesting. I wish I could post pictures. I've got a varified genuine 4 color with terquose/blue in it. Ken N. has given me Kudos on it. Was this blue-ish color an official color?Originally posted by Tony & KaiserProbably because the directive was not issued until 7 July 1918 by the Chief of the General Staff to paint all Stahlhelm into segments of green, yellow ochre, rust and brown. Assumedly, even the first helmets would not have been painted until some time in August. Operation Michael was over and the German Army was in a full withdrawal and armies in retreat probably think themselves too photogenic. So you are looking at a very, very short time-frame for photos to be taken. I have seen two that I know of.
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