Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell with M1917 Liner Band - Marked Si 66 Original Antique Guns inlaid with a pair of

inlaid with a pair of silver lines and silver scrollwork on the breeches

and there is also a relatively clear 36CAL stamped on the left side of the trigger guard

It could also be American walnut

50 caliber machine gun designed prior to World War II that remains in service to the present day

Below the maker mark is the serial number 82654

Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell with M1917 Liner Band - Marked Si 66 Original Antique Guns inlaid with a pair ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an original WWI German M16 Helmet shell, maker marked Si 66. The original green paint is still well retained inside the shell, with about 75% still present on the exterior, with the expected wear. It does not look to have been repainted at any time. The three liner split pins are all retained, holding in the M1917 Liner band, but the leather pads are all gone. The helmet is stamped next