Original Imperial German WWI U.S. Captured M16 Stahlhelm Army Helmet Shell with Send-Home Information - Chateau Thierry Gun Parts Overall in rough service-used condition

Overall in rough service-used condition

except around the bottom where it is named

Member of  the troop during these periods of time were designated and authorized to wear these prestigious citations

The serial number is 96891

Front length: 45

Original Imperial German WWI U.S. Captured M16 Stahlhelm Army Helmet Shell with Send-Home Information - Chateau Thierry Gun Parts Overall in rough service-used conditionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a totally original WWI German M16 Helmet shell, with the standard brownish field gray paint. The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains roughly 75% of its original paint, and is in very good shape. This example was captured by an American soldier who painted send home information on the crown. The paint is somewhat shiny, so it may have been lacquered by a collector in the