Custom Piece Miniature – esert Tan M16 Stahlhelm – 3D Print for LEGO minifigure

The item is a Desert Tan M16 Stahlhelm accessory, designed for minifigures.

Desert Tan / Khaki M16 Stahlhelm This is a custom brick-built headgear accessory molded in a dark tan (earth yellow) plastic. It replicates the iconic “coal scuttle” shape of the World War I German M16 Stahlhelm. Key features include the deep protective skirt covering the neck and ears, the prominent brow brim, and the distinctive ventilation lugs (often called “horns”) protruding from the sides. These lugs were originally designed to support an additional armor plate.

Background: While the standard German helmet was grey, this Desert Tan color variant is historically significant for representing the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) during World War I. As allies of Germany (the Central Powers), Ottoman troops were supplied with German equipment, including Stahlhelms, for campaigns in the Middle East (such as Gallipoli, Palestine, and Mesopotamia). In a LEGO diorama, this helmet is the essential accessory for building Ottoman Turkish Infantry or for German troops in an arid/desert setting.