Original Imperial German WWI M1916 Stahlhelm Helmet - U.S. 47th Aero Squadron Veteran Bringback Send-Home Souvenir Helmet Sharps Rifle 1944 and subsequently took part

1944 and subsequently took part in the D-Day Normandy invasion

Year of Manufacture: circa 1820

in Germany

The Model 1842 was intended for use of Cavalry

which corresponds to manufacture by Richard Rinker GmbH

Original Imperial German WWI M1916 Stahlhelm Helmet - U.S. 47th Aero Squadron Veteran Bringback Send-Home Souvenir Helmet Sharps Rifle 1944 and subsequently took partOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an excellent example of a World War One bring back trophy helmet which was sent home as a souvenir by Sgt Elsie T. Skinner of the 47th Aero Squadron, A. E. F. The helmet was sent home through the mail, with the helmet being sent to his father back in Indiana. Painted on the left side: To George W. SkinnerRoute BRichmond, Indiana, USA On the opposite side it has scratched into the paint: To George W. SkinnerRoute