WW1 US GI Doughboy Painted German 'Mimickry' Camouflage Helmet

WW1 German M16 helmet in a very striking four colour camouflage scheme typical of those painted by US soldiers in the immediate postwar period to be kept as souvenirs. The colours are very typical with the camouflage pattern closely mimicking those worn by German troops encountered by the 'Doughboy' in the latter WW1 period. To the front of the helmet appears to have been some sort of painted emblem most likely the Division of the US soldier with a very faint name drawn to the underside of the rear rim. Maker stamp & size of 'TJ66' for the firm 'Thiel & Söhne,Lübeck' (Considered to be a rare maker) . Collectable in their own right these so called 'Mimickry' helmets were often reminders of famous actions such as at Belleau Wood & the encompassing Battle of the Argonne .