Original Imperial German WWI M16 “KIA” Shrapnel-Damaged Helmet Shell - Marked W.66 Russian Antique Guns The base cup would normally

The base cup would normally be attached with 4 stars

The liner is in great service-worn condition with the suspension still intact with some fraying in spots

This is an absolutely wonderful signed copy of a very famous and historic photograph capturing the Japanese surrender

The soldier appears to have attached a chinstrap from something else

Original Imperial German WWI M16 “KIA” Shrapnel-Damaged Helmet Shell - Marked W.66 Russian Antique Guns The base cup would normallyOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a very interesting example of a World War One helmet which went through a heavy amount of trauma from shrapnel damage. The helmet has a very heavy hole at the front, and an enormous crack and dent in the rear, which could only have happened from shrapnel damage in combat. The helmet is missing both the liner and chinstrap, but both metal end pieces of the chinstrap remain on the bales. The helmet still has both