WW1 German Army M16 Helmet, Complete
Price: Sold
Description:WWI 1916 GERMAN COMBAT HELMET COMPLETE w/LINER & CHINSTRAP; Steel M1916 helmet, original flat feldgrau paint inside and out; Untouched original three pad leather liner backed with canvas pockets and their pads; original leather liner band retained by all three, untampered-with original pins. (see pics); Rare Original Chinstrap with one repair.Numbered inside crown, cant make out maker stamps(see pics); Helmet appears to be a size 60; Pictures say it all;
Background: The Model 1916 helmet was developed in 1915 to counter the effects of countless head wounds due to der Stellungskrieg (trench warfare). The helmets were first issued for field testing in Dec 1915 to the 1st Assault Battalion. The trials were so satisfactory that an initial issue of helmets was made by Jan 1916. Unlike the Allied helmets, the German helmet used a very high quality chromium-nickel steel and afforded superb protection to the neck and ears. The helmet weighed approximately 1 Kilogram (2.2 Lb.) and was issued in six sizes 60 to 70 in 2 cm increments. The size of the shell is stamped onto the rear of the apron. The size could also be determined by the two ventilation lugs on either side of the temple area.
