WW1 German M17 Camouflage Helmet

A WW1 German M17 helmet with handpainted three tone camouflage scheme showing the thick black dividing lines as per Ludendorffs 1918 directive. A helmet that demonstrates well the segmenting of each colour it is uncommon to find an example where the black dividing lines of each segment are so thick & distinct. The classic colours of tan ochre , forest green & brown have been used with areas of the original factory green paint exposed in places. Interior has metal liner band of the M17 model with chromed off white leather pad holders still present.