Original German WWI M18 Refurbished 1st Foot Guards Regiment 8th Kompanie Camouflage Helmet - Stamped TJ68 Availability_Both Adopted on 21st February 1940

Adopted on 21st February 1940 by General order # HM 40

Made famous during the First World War when officers went "Over the Top" carrying only their Swagger Stick into the mouths of the German Maxim Guns

requiring the wearer to block the vents with mud or fabric

Combat Command A lost more tanks than any other unit in the 3rd Armored Division

Original German WWI M18 Refurbished 1st Foot Guards Regiment 8th Kompanie Camouflage Helmet - Stamped TJ68 Availability_Both Adopted on 21st February 1940Original Item: One of a kind. This is a fine example of totally original Model M16 M 1916 German WWI large size 68 helmet shell. The shell is stamped TJ68 indicating that C. Thiel & Shne, Lbeck manufactured it. Size 68 is a nice large size that can accommodate liners from 60cm to 62cm or US 7 1 2 to 7 3 4. Size 68 shells are VERY hard to find and are therefore more valuable to a collector. This helmet has the following notable features Makers code