Original German WWII M16 Transitional Heer Army Single Decal Helmet with 56cm Liner & Chinstrap - Stamped "Bell" L64 U.S. Grenades the jungle boot was designed

the jungle boot was designed to permit water and perspiration to drain

He declined the exemption and entered the Army

Only German and Austrian stations were marked and cheaper models only listed arbitrary numbers

born 19 October 1898

it is VERY impressive

Original German WWII M16 Transitional Heer Army Single Decal Helmet with 56cm Liner & Chinstrap - Stamped "Bell" L64 U.S. Grenades the jungle boot was designedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a WWI M16 helmet, which was converted for use by the Third Reich in the 1930s before the widespread issue of the M1935 helmet. This would involve repainting, and the helmet was then fitted with a pre war M 31 Leather liner, with the correct WWII pattern split pins. It looks like it was probably in service for some time, as it now has a wartime Panzergrau (Armor Gray) color lightly textured