Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell with Panel Camouflage Paint - marked Si.66 War of 1812 this gear just isn't found

this gear just isn't found anywhere any more

Sewn in place in the front of the cap is a NSDAP Civic Police cap insignia constructed of machine woven white and green embroidered threading in the shape of an embroidered cockade over the Civic Police Insignia

long spiked bottom end measuring 22"

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Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell with Panel Camouflage Paint - marked Si.66 War of 1812 this gear just isn't foundOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a totally original WWI German M16 Helmet shell, with a very nice "paneled" camouflage paint scheme. This was a very popular type of camouflage used on both sides of WWI, and this is a very attractive example, with the classic dark browns, greens, yellows, and reds. The stamped, sheet steel construction, helmet retains over 90% of its original hand painted camouflage paint, and just