Original German WWII M17 Transitional Army Double Decal Overpaint Helmet - Austrian M-1917 Size 66 Shell Edged Weapons the back of the chape

the back of the chape showing Maker's plaque of "HORSTMANN & SONS

This early HJ Knife is a great example of the type

The gold border and blue field are inspired by the colors of Army Aviation

The original flap securing strap and loop are present and in functional condition

Original German WWII M17 Transitional Army Double Decal Overpaint Helmet - Austrian M-1917 Size 66 Shell Edged Weapons the back of the chapeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Austria Hungary purchased about 416,000 German helmets from November 1916 until the end of the war, and also began its own licensed production starting in May 1917. Around a million Stahlhelm of all variants were issued until the end of the war. The Austrian M17 helmet was similar to the German M16 but was colored golden brown (known as Isonzo braun), had a cloth chinstrap and had the chinstrap rivet located higher