German WWI M16 1st Model Steel Helmet with Aged Hand Painted Camouflage British Replica Obsoleted in 1931 most were

Obsoleted in 1931 most were officially destroyed during the scrap metal drives of WW2

Even comes complete with the original brass cap

Copied exclusively from an IMA original sample making it easily the best reproduction on the market today

The carbine shown is valued at between $2

s Kit uses a special variation of the standard equipment pouch that is closed with a leather strap and buckle for greater security over the standard infantry closure

German WWI M16 1st Model Steel Helmet with Aged Hand Painted Camouflage British Replica Obsoleted in 1931 most wereNew Made Item: This all steel helmet comes complete with the early model features, such as a early war three piece padded leather liner, a Pickelhaulbe style thick leather adjustable chin strap with securing rings to the inside of the helmet bowl. Both of these features were changed for the M 1918 Production. This M 1916 has the required "horns" for ventilation and for mounting the Sniper Brow Plate. It also has the signature German Helmet rolled