Original German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell with Panel Camouflage Paint - Named - Marked ET64 MG 42 The torn end is definitely

The torn end is definitely tattered

indicating original manufacture in 1879 (T Is the Tulle Prefix)

This was first loaded with black powder and later with smokeless powder

It has a rare B & L Optical CO

Fitted with its original special hollow front mounting bolt

Original German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell with Panel Camouflage Paint - Named - Marked ET64 MG 42 The torn end is definitelyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a totally original WWI German M16 Helmet, with a very nice "paneled" camouflage paint scheme. This was a very popular type of camouflage used on both sides of WWI. The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains about 60% of its original hand painted camouflage paint. This was painted over the original field gray paint, so this is visible in areas where the paint has flaked off.