Original German WWI M17 Stahlhelm Helmet with Camouflage Paint Lee-Enfield (SMLE) • Bayonet Mount

• Bayonet Mount

It measures 24 inches in overall length

and some aging from years of storage

The Type A was in production for just a few weeks before the specification was changed and the Type B was introduced in October 1915

Copper was a far better choice than iron or steel

Original German WWI M17 Stahlhelm Helmet with Camouflage Paint Lee-Enfield (SMLE) • Bayonet MountOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an amazing example of a totally original WWI German M17 Helmet. The stamped, sheet steel construction, helmet retains 90% of its original unique hand painted camouflage paint. The primary reason to buy this helmet is the fantastic rare pattern of the Camouflage paint. The helmet has both the dome headed chinstrap retaining rivets, both of the extended ventilation side lugs and all three of the flat headed