Original WW1 German M16 Helmet painted with camouflage and iron cross

Original WW1 German M16 Helmet painted with camouflage and iron cross. An original M16 helmet that I've restored and painted a base green and overlaid with a worn camouflage typical of WW1. On which I've painted an Iron Cross and "Ich hatt einen Kameraden". Der gute Kamerad (the good comrade) song, also known as "Ich hatt' einen Kameraden" was a traditional lament of the German armed forces during WW1.

The text was written by the poet Ludwig Uhland in 1809. The composer Friedrich Silcher it to music in 1825. I once had a comrade, You will find no better. The drum called to battle, He walked at my side, In the same pace and step.

A bullet came a-flying, Is my turn or yours? He was swept away, He lies at my feet, Like it were a part of me. I cannot hold onto your hand, You stay in eternal life.

Thanks for having a look. The item "Original WW1 German M16 Helmet painted with camouflage and iron cross" is in sale since Thursday, February 09, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Helmets/ Hats". The seller is "skywolfcouk" and is located in Bristol.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

Era: 1914-1945
Service: Army
Type: Uniform/ Clothing
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
Clothing Type: Helmets/ Hats
Country/ Organization: Germany
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany