Original Imperial German WWI M16 Turtle Camouflage Painted Stahlhelm with Likely Mustard Gas Exposed Liner & Chinstrap - ET64 MG 34 for the belt’s retaining tongue

for the belt’s retaining tongue

while the loading rammer and barrel wedge are both unmarked

this "shot through" helmet shell

the lighter shade of OD 3 faded quickly and resulted in a beige color

Original Imperial German WWI M16 Turtle Camouflage Painted Stahlhelm with Likely Mustard Gas Exposed Liner & Chinstrap - ET64 MG 34 for the belt’s retaining tongueOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a stunning example of an original M1916 Stahlhelm painted in an attractive turtle style camouflage, with the original factory paint being partially covered by splotches of black bordered brown paint, likely meant to resemble fall foliage, which makes sense considering these helmets were painted following Ludendorffs July 1918 Camouflage Directive. What is very off putting about this example at first glance is