WWI Imperial German M1916 Stahlhelm As Found in a Barn in Northern NH

WWI Imperial German M1916 Stahlhelm. As found in a barn in Northern NH. The Stahlhelm replaced the Pickelhaube during WWI in 191The term Stahlhelm refers both to a generic steel helmet, and more specifically to the distinctive (and iconic) German design, a distinctive "coal scuttle" shape.

Circa WWI 1916.

Approximately 26" inside circumference; 9-1/2"ear to ear; 12-1/2" back to front; 7" tall.

Painted steel, leather.

To be worn on head.

E.T. 64' stamped inside helmet brim, illegible handwriting on rear inside brim.

This is from a collection of Imperial Germany artifacts which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJJX14 LEGEX11/14 SLDGEX6/15 SLDHEX10/16 PsLEAEX02/22 SDEJX09/15

6+ (Fine - Very Fine): Helmet shows moderate surface wear, leather headband separated and stiffening.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.