coal scuttle helmet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

En-au-coal scuttle helmet.ogg

Word forms

coal scuttle helmet coal scuttle helmets

Etymology

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

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