Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Army Helmet Shell M17 Liner Band - marked ET64 U.S. Grenades In October 1878 Companies G

In October 1878 Companies G and K were part of the force in the field in the Cheyenne War

with a bit of the original darkened finish present

But there was a prevailing sentiment that the tide was turning

Recently acquired from a USGI veteran's family these are genuine World War Two U

GERMANY where they are recorded to have worked as gunsmiths in the 1700's

Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Army Helmet Shell M17 Liner Band - marked ET64 U.S. Grenades In October 1878 Companies GOriginal 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 less than 40% 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. It also has a crack on the upper rear of the helmet, spreading from a small