Original Dutch Rare Interwar Model 1916A Helmet Dated 1924 - Reissued for German WWII Luftschutz Use Category_MG 34 Mounts They Answered The Call

They Answered The Call

an original WW1 piece of "Trench Art" constructed using two 1917 British penny coins forming the reservoir of a Trench lighter

and the grip is finished with clear lacquer

The stock also has some other markings

It was used for field communication over wires

Original Dutch Rare Interwar Model 1916A Helmet Dated 1924 - Reissued for German WWII Luftschutz Use Category_MG 34 Mounts They Answered The CallOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the first example of this we have ever had the pleasure of offering! This is a very rare Interwar Dutch M 1916A Steel helmet, one of a series of helmets first introduced in December 1916 to supplement French made M15 Adrian style helmets already in use. This version, the "A", was introduced in 1922, and retained the three slots on the perimeter and vent holes from the M1916, but replaced the previous three