The Stahlhelm is a German military steel combat helmet intended to provide protection against shrapnels and fragments or shards of grenades. The term Stahlhelm refers both to a generic steel helmet and more specifically to the distinctive German military design.
M35 on display inside Historical Museum Rotterdam
World War I German stormtrooper on the Western Front wearing the Stahlhelm
Irish Army soldiers in Stahlhelm-like helmets
National Revolutionary Army of China with M1935 helmets and using a 3.7 cm Pak 36 anti-tank gun
A combat helmet or battle helmet is a type of helmet. It is a piece of personal armor designed specifically to protect the head during combat. Modern combat helmets are mainly designed to protect from shrapnel and fragments, offer some protection against small arms, and offer a mounting point for devices such as night-vision goggles and communications equipment.
Example of a modern combat helmet (British Mk 6 with cloth cover)