RARE 100th Aero Squadron Mailed 

1916 German WW1 WWI M16 Helmet 

Original CAMO Camouflage pre 1919!

You Are Bidding On a RARE 100th Aero Squadron Mailed 1916 German WW1 WWI M16 Helmet CAMO Camouflage There are Letters & Numbers on the inside Left Ear Area, next to one of the chinstrap holders: BF64 Firing / Batch number is also stamped Boldly onto Inner crown of Helmet - Looks to read: "B W 314" Two photos of the 100th Aero Squadron are pictured here - These were take off the net and aren't included in auction. Printing on the Outside Reads: "Mr. I. N. Butler, Massillon Ohio U.S.A." From: "LT. C.H. Butler, 100 Aero Sqd. Ourches France" The 100th Aero Squadron was located at the Ourches Aerodrome France on the Western Front until April 15th 1919 Original Helmet from WW1 - M-16 - Issued starting in 1916 - These were also used around the beginning of WW2. Measures approx. 8.75" front to back - and about 7.25" side to side inside on top of the liner. Awesome Looking, very solid, but may have a little dirt. There's No Rust - What you see on the front is the browning of the original Mail Label. Great Patina with a very Subtle Ochre Splotch Pattern. These helmets are disappearing into collections and should probably be left as original as possible so we will not touch it. Steel Helmet Great condition for age!  Liner is a Replacement  Cool Original Ochre Blotch Camo Pattern  The Mail Label on Front is Very Fragile  The Typed Print on the label reads "Lt. C.H. Butler, 100th Aero Sqn. Our" - and the Later Word "Censored" are visible  The Address Printing is In Paint (and old).  Both the Label and the Painted address are ON TOP OF The Camo Paint. This would indicate that the Helmet was Painted Camo before it left France!     All split pins are included and are Likely replacements!  No Chinstrap  Probably Some Paint Loss, but does Retain 98%. Rarely seen & Unusual Subtle Camo "Splotch" Pattern  We've photographed it as is  Sold as is, as Purchased  Please See Photos & Examine Carefully for Best Depiction of Condition. This Helmet Has your normal expected wear from war, usage & Storage but is really incredibly solid and would make a great war relic (From the 'Great War') displayed Amongst your other war Treasures! See clear, close-up photos above for full details.  There Are No Military Markings or Insignias of any kind anywhere on this helmet! - inside or out. Elite*Auctions is piece-by-piece Auctioning a portion of a massive collection from a long-time collector of Imperial German headgear as well as other associate military consigners. Please ask all questions prior to bidding.    This is a really nice example of a Battlefield recovery. Mailed back Stateside by one of our WW1 doughboy heroes. Pretty Darn Nice for being about 96+ years old, or so.  The Bust and Bullet Belt is for display only and is NOT included in the auction. No Reserve! Shipping Calculated in the continental USA Shipping To USA ONLY on this Super Unique Item!   An Awesome Aero Squadron WW1 Conversation Piece!   Check out the other items in my eBay Store: Elite Auctions