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10-23-2011 10:28 PM
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Re: Need Help! German Helmet info?
Imperial German M16 (?).....I believe these were called Frankenstein helmets because of the two distinctive bolts on the side.
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Re: Need Help! German Helmet info?
M17 due to the metal liner band.
"ET" is the maker. There will be another number after the 6, which is the helmet shell size.
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: Need Help! German Helmet info?
This is indeed a German WW1 M16 helmet, sometimes known as a M17 because of the metal liner ring. The first series of M16's was equiped with a leather liner ring. This one was a step forward in development. The helmet shows signs of the WW1 camo pattern. Quite nice.
The letters should be followed by two figures, i.e. 62, 64, 66 or 68. This signifies the size of the shell. The letters stand for the manufacturer, I believe Emailier Werke Thale.
The chinstrap posts sport the M91 hooks, that were attached to the strap, now apparently long gone, as is the liner.
Nice one!
Cheers,
Emile
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Re: Need Help! German Helmet info?
Also looks like it has the faint remnants of a camouflage paint job. Very cool!
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Re: Need Help! German Helmet info?
Nice
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Re: Need Help! German Helmet info?
I believe it is one of the smaller sizes due to the extra 'ridge'
on each of the side lugs. It will be a 62 or 64.
Very nice helmet.........
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Re: Need Help! German Helmet info?
Hey guys. Thanks to everyone for all the info. You rock!
All the best,
Luke
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