WW1 GERMAN M16 HELMET C/W ORIGINAL CHINSTRAP

Rarely found in this condition these days and still with it's original to it chinstrap !
Leather liner band as per 1916 manufacture . All 3 leather pads good with no issues on the tongue ends.
2 helmet pins with broken blades so the liner is loose in the helmet.
Chin strap in incredible condition for age and easily £250 plus on it's own as they're rarely encountered. Shell retaining most of it's original field grey smooth paint.
Stepped lugs as found on smaller size helmets. Approx size 54/55.
What appears to be owners initials in ink on one pad ( indistinct )
One Look original and rare with an original strap.
This is how it came to me, dusty and dirty but will clean up a treat if desired.
V.G.C.

Code: 55938