Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet with Overpainted Panel Camouflage Paint, Partial Leather Liner & Chinstrap - Marked ET64 m M288s-20478

M288s-20478

Serial number is 113783 indicates manufacture in 1879

though there is some wrinkling and flaking to the finish

and measures 32" H x 27" W

A shutter and lens were located near the muzzle end of the device

Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet with Overpainted Panel Camouflage Paint, Partial Leather Liner & Chinstrap - Marked ET64 m M288s-20478Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a totally original WWI German M16 Helmet, with a great but overpainted "paneled" camouflage paint scheme. This was a very popular type of camouflage used on both sides of WWI. The colors include yellows and browns, with black lines separating each color, the CLASSIC pattern. Unfortunately, the helmet was repainted in a gray color after the war, and a previous owner attempted to remove