WW1 German M17 Helmet Wth Original Chinstrap & Liner Pads

If you are looking for an untouched WW1 'timecapsule' helmet then this piece may be for you..
A German M17 steel helmet complete with all pads/pad holders, tightening string & original steel buckled chinstrap.
This helmet was a bringback to the USA most likely from the Meuse/Argonne campaign during which many American soldiers fought. Never cleaned or interfered with it is offered completely as found with an attractive dry natural age patina to exterior with its original green factory paint still visible. To underside is some fine rust buildup from prolonged storage with the 'Bell L' maker logo & size 64. All three of its off white chromed leather pad holders remain in heavily worn condition with the initial of the German soldier apparently 'J.B' visible to one of the tongues. All three cushions remain within each. Finally I have left the original chinstrap on it as it came to me this in black leather & steel buckled very typical of late war issues .

Code: 14490