Original Imperial German WWI Rare Large Size M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell - Marked TJ68 U.S. Ammo Caliber 14

Caliber 14

Why it lost to the Snider and why the Snider was not adopted by the U

Standardized on 15 September 1941 these helmets saw widespread use and this example is in excellent condition

was influenced by earlier Mahdist movements in West Africa

There are multiple German Silver decorative plaques inlaid on both sides and on the underneath of the fore stock

Original Imperial German WWI Rare Large Size M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell - Marked TJ68 U.S. Ammo Caliber 14Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a totally original WWI German M16 Helmet shell in a rare large size. The original dark green paint is retained quite well with chipping mostly present on the top dome. The helmet still has both of the dome headed chinstrap retaining rivets, which hold the interior pickelhaube style chin strap lugs in place. The shell also retains both of the extended ventilation side lugs, which are the