Original Imperial German WWI M1916 Shrapnel-Damaged Stahlhelm Helmet Sent Home by U.S. Soldier with Stamps & Label - Stamped ET 64 British Bayonets a hilt frame made entirely

a hilt frame made entirely out of brass with hard rubber/leather checkered grip plates to either side

which slides through a ring on the body of the holster

15 Jan 1935 It is also stamped:

in July 1898

as it is much thicker than usually seen

Original Imperial German WWI M1916 Shrapnel-Damaged Stahlhelm Helmet Sent Home by U.S. Soldier with Stamps & Label - Stamped ET 64 British Bayonets a hilt frame made entirelyOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an excellent example of a World War One bring back trophy helmet which was sent home as a souvenir by a soldier of the American Expeditionary Force. The helmet has very heavy shrapnel damage and is missing the liner and chinstrap. There are two stamps still visible on the helmets exterior, with a large mail home label under the rear skirt. Unfortunately, due to heavy damage over the years, likely water, the label