Original Imperial German WWI M1916 Stahlhelm Helmet - U.S. 47th Aero Squadron Veteran Bringback Send-Home Souvenir Helmet Sharps Rifle having been made the previous

having been made the previous year

After the Fall of France on Jun 25

The Model 1842 was intended for use of Cavalry

Very decorative and definitely one of a kind

Year of Manufacture: circa 1820

Original Imperial German WWI M1916 Stahlhelm Helmet - U.S. 47th Aero Squadron Veteran Bringback Send-Home Souvenir Helmet Sharps Rifle having been made the previousOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an excellent example of a World War One bring back trophy helmet which was sent home as a souvenir by Sgt Elsie T. Skinner of the 47th Aero Squadron, A. E. F. The helmet was sent home through the mail, with the helmet being sent to his father back in Indiana. Painted on the left side: To George W. SkinnerRoute BRichmond, Indiana, USA On the opposite side it has scratched into the paint: To George W. SkinnerRoute