Original Imperial German WWI M16 KIA Shot Through Helmet Shell - marked Si.62 Price_$-050 - $200 which happens over the years

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The half length stock wood at first glance looks to be tiger maple

becoming the King's Own Scottish Borderers in 1887

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Original Imperial German WWI M16 KIA Shot Through Helmet Shell - marked Si.62 Price_$-050 - $200 which happens over the yearsOriginal 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