Original German WWI M17 Stahlhelm Helmet with Camouflage Paint Lee-Enfield (SMLE) The Type A was in

The Type A was in production for just a few weeks before the specification was changed and the Type B was introduced in October 1915

so a separate one was supplied

the ground component of the combined German Wehrmacht armed forces

There is a bit of staining in areas

Copper was a far better choice than iron or steel

Original German WWI M17 Stahlhelm Helmet with Camouflage Paint Lee-Enfield (SMLE) The Type A was inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an amazing example of a totally original WWI German M17 Helmet. The stamped, sheet steel construction, helmet retains 90% of its original unique hand painted camouflage paint. The primary reason to buy this helmet is the fantastic rare pattern of the Camouflage paint. The helmet has both the dome headed chinstrap retaining rivets, both of the extended ventilation side lugs and all three of the flat headed