WW1 German M16 Camouflage Helmet

An excellent large sized WW1 German helmet displaying the classic three colour camouflage scheme of tan ochre, dark brown & green. All colour segments are edged with thick black dividing lines as per Ludendorffs orders , this making a very effective pattern for the trench wear of WW1. A small shrapnel hole can be seen in the top of the helmet having entered from the top & gone down into the crown. Inteiror leather liner band is of the M16 model with all three pins well seated in & clearly undisturbed for many years. All three pad holders intact . Underside of shell still has its original apple green factory finish & is marked 'Si66' for Silesia , Size 66 .