Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Army Helmet Shell with M17 Liner Band & Two Intact Pads - Marked ET64 Category_MG 42 Mounts though the exterior definitely does

though the exterior definitely does show wear from years of service

The Command Pathfinder School was redesignated the 1st Pathfinder Group (Provisional) in August 1944

though there is quite a bit of slop in the mechanics

These two top covers are hinged to each other and to the receiver with the PIN

This example would look fantastic in a frame

Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Army Helmet Shell with M17 Liner Band & Two Intact Pads - Marked ET64 Category_MG 42 Mounts though the exterior definitely doesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a totally original WWI German M16 Helmet shell, with the standard dark green field gray paint. The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains roughly 85% of its original paint, and is in very good shape. The paint is somewhat shiny, so it may have been lacquered by a collector in the past to preserve it. The helmet still has both the dome headed chinstrap retaining rivets, which