Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Kanonier Brockschmidt Named M16 Stahlhelm Helmet with Full Leather Liner - Marked Si. 66 Brown Bess Muskets though years of storage have

though years of storage have  The tear drop end is stamped with a 'Crown' mark

The wood turned handle

the 40th Group and its squadrons departed Puerto Rico for bases in Central America

without any serious flaws

and the extra length of ribbon meant for repairs if needed

Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Kanonier Brockschmidt Named M16 Stahlhelm Helmet with Full Leather Liner - Marked Si. 66 Brown Bess Muskets though years of storage haveOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice named example of an original WWI German M16 Helmet, maker marked Si 66. The original feldgrau paint is still well retained inside the shell, with about 90% still present on the exterior, with the expected wear. It does not look to have been repainted at any time. The original M1916 leather liner is retained, and the helmet is named to a Kan. (Kanonier) Brockschmidt. The helmet still has both of