I just wanted to share with everyone an interesting helmet I recently acquired. It is a 1916 model German helmet with an interesting swastika painted on the front. the paint appears to be period done as it is very old, and has been on the helmet for the majority of its life. Although it is impossible to know exactly when the swastika was applied to the helmet, it is likely that it was done during the third Reich period as the back rivet holding the liner in place was produced during WWII and has obviously been there for the majority of the helmets life. I believe that this helmet may have been used in the early stages of the war by the SA or similar organizations before the production of the model 1935 helmet. as always, any opinions are welcome.

Cheers,
Warbuff