Self Portrait

[Chris Boonzaier]

A self portrait by the artist Willy Reinhardt

[IrishGunner]

I am sure this has been covered and discussed (and I either missed it or forgot it), but what was the purpose of the "bolts" on the helmet?

[lambert]

Hi..

I think it was an entrance / exit for air ...
but also for this.

Lambert

[lambert]

yes, I'm sure

"The M1916 design had side-mounted horn-like ventilator lugs which were intended to be support for an additional steel brow plate or Stirnpanzer, which only ever saw limited use by snipers and trench raiding parties, as it was too heavy for general use."

[IrishGunner]

Lambert, thanks! That's awesome