Original German WWII M16 Transitional Heer Army Single Decal Helmet with 56cm Liner & Chinstrap - Stamped "Bell" L64 U.S. Grenades In 15th century Europe

In 15th century Europe

the jungle boot was designed to permit water and perspiration to drain

the night fighter pilots spent an inordinate amount of time sitting in their ready rooms

such as Belgian maker Auguste Francotte

We can see that the blade definitely had oxidation staining and maybe surface rust on both sides

Original German WWII M16 Transitional Heer Army Single Decal Helmet with 56cm Liner & Chinstrap - Stamped "Bell" L64 U.S. Grenades In 15th century EuropeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a WWI M16 helmet, which was converted for use by the Third Reich in the 1930s before the widespread issue of the M1935 helmet. This would involve repainting, and the helmet was then fitted with a pre war M 31 Leather liner, with the correct WWII pattern split pins. It looks like it was probably in service for some time, as it now has a wartime Panzergrau (Armor Gray) color lightly textured