Original German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell with Panel Camouflage Paint - Named - Marked ET64 MG 42 This was first loaded with

This was first loaded with black powder and later with smokeless powder

With technology advancing with such speed in the 1870's it is no surprise that this system was quickly improved upon and production was cancelled

but the wavy design is unmistakable

The torn end is definitely tattered

The Medals of Honor were established on December 7

Original German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell with Panel Camouflage Paint - Named - Marked ET64 MG 42 This was first loaded withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a totally original WWI German M16 Helmet, with a very nice "paneled" camouflage paint scheme. This was a very popular type of camouflage used on both sides of WWI. The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains about 60% of its original hand painted camouflage paint. This was painted over the original field gray paint, so this is visible in areas where the paint has flaked off.