Original Imperial German WWI M16 KIA Shot Through Helmet Shell - marked Si.62 Brown Bess Very seldom does a grouping

Very seldom does a grouping come around with this kind of material that can do that

During his time in service he took part in the Defensive Campaign of Champagne-Marne as well as the Offensive Campaign of Aisne-Marne

There is also a "moon" metal inlay on the left side of the butt stock

Comes ready to display and research further

Serial number 115242 is found on the receiver below the maker mark

Original Imperial German WWI M16 KIA Shot Through Helmet Shell - marked Si.62 Brown Bess Very seldom does a groupingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an amazing example of a totally original WWI German M16 Helmet, which was "Shot Through" long ago, almost certainly killing the wearer if it was on their head at the time. The unique aspect of this particular "Shot Through" helmet is what looks to be a . 30 caliber bullet hole in the right upper crown area, above the ventilation lug, which has bent the steel inwards. There is also a large dent and crack