Original Imperial German WWI M16 “KIA” Shrapnel-Damaged Relic Helmet Shell Barrels The ink stamped numerical designation

The ink stamped numerical designation of the hersteller (manufacturer) is A4 / 254 and has the lot No

complete with an even MORE rare first pattern wooden tipped leather scabbard

The back side of the jacket has a large B-17 Aircraft named “JEANNE” flying through flak clouds

This unit allowed remote communication from a field phone at a front line position to other military units via radio transmission

or they are just nicely waxed and polished

Original Imperial German WWI M16 “KIA” Shrapnel-Damaged Relic Helmet Shell Barrels The ink stamped numerical designationOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a very interesting example of a World War One helmet which went through some trauma from shrapnel damage. The helmet has a small entry hole in the top front, and a large exit hole in the back. The helmet is somewhat of a relic with some heavy material loss in spots across the helmet. The interior is extremely oxidized. The helmet is missing both the liner and chinstrap. The helmet still has both the dome headed