Outstanding Original German WWI M1917 Steel Camouflage Helmet

Up for sale is one of the absolute nicest original German WWI camouflaged steel combat helmets that we have come across. This M17, or Model 1917 helmet featured 4 main colors, being green, brown, tan and yellow. Each color was carefully separated by a black line to break up any repeating patterns.

Overall the paint scheme has truly stood the test of time, offering very vibrant and strong colors. Looking towards the inside, the helmet is luckily complete with its original M1917 steel liner band, though missing its leather pads.

Interestingly, a rope can be noted being fed through either vent lug. This was done to prevent high winds causing a whistling noise while being worn. Often these lugs were filled with mud, and therefore this rope is just another unique characteristic of this particular helmet.

Overall a true top shelf helmet worthy of a museum display. Please note : All of our items are used, and we rely heavily on photographs to help us give accurate descriptions of our listings.

If we missed photographing a section you think is important, or can help answer any questions, feel free to reach out anytime! Thanks again for your interest! The item "Outstanding Original German WWI M1917 Steel Camouflage Helmet" is in sale since Saturday, October 10, 2020.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Germany\Hats & Helmets". The seller is "bsr_militaria" and is located in Tampa, Florida.

This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

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