| Since its inception in 1916, the German Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) changed very little during the coarse of the war. One exception was the Model 1918 Cut-out which had a section of the metal removed for easier access while using field phones. It was also discovered that the cut outs reduced the concussion force on the ears while in the presence of an explosion so, when available, they were distributed to Artillery and Trench Mortar units. | |
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NCOs within each Minenwerfer unit carried field binoculars. This example is the Fernglas 08 model with case and dual eyepiece cover. |
| A small battery operated trench flashlight was an essential tool for maintaining the mortar during night operations. |  |
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The ammo pouches used by the Pioneers were almost identical to the infantry except that they were not as deep. Each individual pouch held two stripper clips (10 rounds) instead of three (15 rounds). |
| Wire cutters were necessary to insure the mobility of the Leichte Minenwerfer Trupps when moving to forward positions. |  |
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The Pioneer issued pick-axe and long handled shovel were both used to dig new Minenwerfer positions. The Leichte MW was frequently moved to keep the enemy artillery from locating them. |