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World War 1, Europe, 1917

1917
Overview

Group of German soldiers, with steel helmets

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-32-P1900.361
Item type
Photographs
Themes
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1
Material
Photographic Media
Inscriptions and markings

AMWA41822

Year
1917
Last modified
Thursday, 20 August, 2026
Completeness
83
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

This is a black and white photograph showing a group of German soldiers from World War I, lined up in formation. They are wearing military uniforms and steel helmets, which have replaced the older spiked helmets (Pickelhaube) traditionally worn by German troops. The soldiers appear to be standing in a muddy or rough terrain, and they are carrying their gear, likely preparing for patrol or inspection. The caption at the bottom reads: "Types — German — a patrol — steel helmets replace spiked." This image cap
This is a black and white photograph showing a group of German soldiers from World War I, lined up in formation. They are wearing military uniforms and steel helmets, which have replaced the older spiked helmets (Pickelhaube) traditionally worn by German troops. The soldiers appear to be standing in a muddy or rough terrain, and they are carrying their gear, likely preparing for patrol or inspection. The caption at the bottom reads: "Types — German — a patrol — steel helmets replace spiked."

This image captures a moment from the period when German military equipment was transitioning, specifically highlighting the adoption of steel helmets.

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