M34 Fire Police Helmet Square Dip (Stahlhelm M34) M34 Fire Police Helmet square dip (Feuerwehrhelm) German firefighters across Germany which were independent organizations prior to 1938 then they became part of the national Ordnungspolizei. Already in 1934 it was decided to replace old style leather fire protection helmets with aluminium or light weight steel (Edelstahl).Majority of helmets have black paint , silver examples exist as well and seem to denote someone of higher rank.Earliest examples will have a large titled swastika decal and a national shield , later examples carry the Polizei eagle with the NSDAP shield.Several decal variations exist some of which are identical to those used on combat helmets.Combs are not always present , often helmets were worn without comb or neck flaps. In such cases the holes for the combs were plugged. A lot of feuerwehr helmets did not receive a comb or a neck protector. Helmet condition description: The stamped, sheet steel construction, civic M34 helmet retains most of its black paint . The helmet has two separate, groups of seven, "salt & pepper" ventilation holes positioned on each side of the crown. All four of the flat headed liner retaining rivets are intact. Complete liner and chinstrap system. Roughly a size 53. The helmet belonged to one firefighting team. The helm was made by DR THAL Manufacturer's stamp on the lining: OTTO JAHN Dortplaz 62 MUHLBECK