Original Imperial German WWI M16 “KIA” Shrapnel-Damaged Relic Helmet Shell Category_MG 42 Mounts and crashed at Mönchbruch

and crashed at Mönchbruch

Manufacturer: Landers

The 8 inch double-edged blade has a nice curve to it

another rare piece of ephemera issued to crews of combat aircraft in the event of being shot down

The back side is engraved with the initials M

Original Imperial German WWI M16 “KIA” Shrapnel-Damaged Relic Helmet Shell Category_MG 42 Mounts and crashed at MönchbruchOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a very interesting example of a World War One helmet which went through some trauma from shrapnel damage. The helmet has a small entry hole in the top front, and a large exit hole in the back. The helmet is somewhat of a relic with some heavy material loss in spots across the helmet. The interior is extremely oxidized. The helmet is missing both the liner and chinstrap. The helmet still has both the dome headed