{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-wwi-named-panel-camouflage-m16-stahlhelm-helmet-with-shrapnel-damage-through-visor-rare-maker-k64","title":"Original Imperial German WWI Named Panel Camouflage M16 Stahlhelm Helmet with Shrapnel Damage Through Visor - Rare Maker K64","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a phenomenal example of a totally original WWI German M16 Helmet, with a very nice \"paneled\" camouflage paint scheme for the classic \"Coal Scuttle\" look! This was a very popular type of camouflage used on both sides of WWI, and this is a very attractive example, with the classic dark brown, green and yellow, arranged in a wonderful pattern. There is a clear division between each color, and overall patination that has darkened the finish. The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains about 85% of the original camouflage paint, with a sizable shrapnel gouge in the front visor of the helmet with correct paint singeing around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet’s interior has an outstanding painted name and unit marking along the rear brim, reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMusk. Winzer. 9\/28.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis denotes wear by \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMusketier Winzer in the 9th Company, 28th Regiment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. The helmet shell still has both the dome headed chinstrap retaining rivets, which hold the interior pickelhaube style chin strap lugs in place. It also retains both of the extended ventilation side lugs, which are the correct stepped version for size 64 shells. This would ensure proper installation of a Stirnpanzer brow plate regardless of shell size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is faintly stamped\u003cb\u003e K.64\u003c\/b\u003e indicating that \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ. \u0026amp; H. Kerkmann in Ahlen, Westfalen \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003emanufactured it. This company made shells in size 64 ONLY for the war effort, making it a very rare maker! Size 64 is a nice medium size that can accommodate liners from 56cm to 57cm or US 7 to 7 1\/8. The top of the shell has a rolling mill mark reading \u003cb\u003eR751\u003c\/b\u003e, for steel produced at \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStahlwerk Röchling in Volkingen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. The shell has some heavy rippling which has come through the paint in some spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful battle-damaged panel camouflage helmet, offered in very nice collectible condition, makes an eye catching addition to any Great War collection. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45840330620997,"sku":"ONSV26MSB003","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/D4FE98F3-CFDD-4C14-8226-AC5D9D7E73EA.jpg?v=1790187998","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-wwi-named-panel-camouflage-m16-stahlhelm-helmet-with-shrapnel-damage-through-visor-rare-maker-k64","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}