Original German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell - Battlefield Pickup Ordnance and as with any revolver

and as with any revolver of this vintage

naturally fragmenting round intended to be fired from muzzle loading smooth bore mortars

when the cross was re-instituted during the Franco-Prussian War

A wonderful personal photo album that contains 41 pages and 149 photos some of which have military aircraft and Luftwaffe officers

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Original German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell - Battlefield Pickup Ordnance and as with any revolverOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a totally original WWI German M16 Helmet shell, with remnants of what appears to be camouflage paint. The most noticeable features are the impact holes located on the top and rear of the helmet, a solid example of the harsh reality that is warfare. It is uncertain whether or not the damage was sustained while the helmet was being worn in combat or if it fell victim to target practice.