Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell 400th Aero Squadron Named Bring Back Nepalese Cache Extras She eventually was commissioned in

She eventually was commissioned in 1950 after conversion to an updated design called SCB-27 (""27-Charlie"")

and the machete folds up as designed

This all leaves multiple possibilities for the origin of this weapon

scratches and paint loss consistent with age

Attached to the liner is a correct Early WWII chin strap

Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell 400th Aero Squadron Named Bring Back Nepalese Cache Extras She eventually was commissioned inOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a World War One bring back helmet which is painted on the front: To E. E. TAYLOR460 So. 1st. St. Fulton, New YorkU. S. A. On the reverse it is hand painted: Cpl. I. D. TAYLOR400 Aero Sqd. AEF FRANCEThe 400th Aero Squadron was established 23 May 1917 and was notable as it was the first American Air Service Squadron to arrive in France and was demobilized in July 1919. This is a nice battlefield pick up example of a