Museum "Battle of the Silver Helmets" Halen

The Battle of the Silver Helmets Museum is located in the Limburg town of Halen and commemorates the Battle of the Silver Helmets, which took place on August 12, 1914. This battle was the last major battle at cavalry division level during the First World War and the only Belgian victory without the help of Allies. against German troops.
The name "Battle of the Silver Helmets" comes from the shiny headgear found after the battle. Pastor-poet A. Cuppens wrote a ballad about it.
In the museum you will find a rich collection of weapons, uniforms, documentation, diaries and photos. The German helmets obviously have a special place. The museum covers an area of 450 m², and a model of 30 m² shows the course of the battle.

For current visiting hours, please visit the website of the museum.

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Source

• Text: Luc Van Waeyenberge
• Photos: Luc van Waeyenberge
• https://www.slagderzilverenhelmen.be/