steel helmet

Soldier's metal protection

A steel helmet is a protective head covering made of steel, designed to shield against shrapnel, bullets, and blunt impacts.

Military steel helmets became standard infantry equipment during World War I and remained in use through the late 20th century, when lighter materials like Kevlar largely replaced them: Rows of steel helmets lined the trench.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG