Original German WWI M18 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell - Collector Modified Post War with Genuine SS Decal & Ear Cut Out Accessories and still has clear proof

and still has clear proof marks stamped into the wood

this was intended to carry eight (8) 50 round Lanchester / Sten Magazines in double pockets and had pouches for two individual grenades and/or Magazine loaders

meaning they are over 100 year-old

- Spare ejector

Unfortunately the plastic tint layer degraded over time

Original German WWI M18 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell - Collector Modified Post War with Genuine SS Decal & Ear Cut Out Accessories and still has clear proofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of an original WWI German M18 Helmet shell, which was collector modified after being brought home, most likely after WWII. It looks like the exterior paint was stripped, as well as the interior paint below the liner area. The sides of the helmet were changed to look like a rare M18 "cut out" helmet, which were originally made to accommodate headphones. There is however no maker