M17 army (Heer) transitional double decal steel helmet

Very nice transitional M17 (Austrian-pattern M16) WW1 steel helmet that was reissued in WW2. This typical apple green configuration with dark green split pins is textbook for these type of helmets. Both decals remain in very good condition. The eagle decal is a typical variant having green lines instead of black that we always encounter on these reissued M17 helmets. Presumably these decals were produced by Methner andBurger.The liner is already a steel band type, the leather itself is complete and supple. The dome and liner both show a 57 size mark. It retains its genuine draw string. The split pins remain straight. Complete with very nice chin strap attached, maker marked and dated 1937. A very desirable M17 double decal helmet!