Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell with Battle Damage - marked B.F 62. German Replica Serial number is 113783 indicates

Serial number is 113783 indicates manufacture in 1879

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Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell with Battle Damage - marked B.F 62. German Replica Serial number is 113783 indicatesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a totally original WWI German M16 Helmet shell, with a great worn in look, and some battle damage on the rear skirt of the helmet. The original green paint is still well retained inside the shell, with about 50% still present on the exterior, with a lot of surface oxidation and wear. The rear of the helmet looks to have shrapnel or bullet damage on the rear right, which has torn out a