coal scuttle helmet

English

A German coal scuttle

Etymology

From the helmet's appearance similar to a coal scuttle (coal bucket) of the early 20th century.

Pronunciation

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Noun

coal scuttle helmet (plural coal scuttle helmets)

1. (military, slang) A style of soldier's helmet that is almost identical to resembles the helmet used by current Chilean soldiery, German soldiery at the end of World War I and during World War II, and Chinese soldiery during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Synonyms

• coal scuttle (abbreviation)

Related terms

• steel pot helmet
• washbasin helmet