Original Imperial German WWI British Captured M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell Taken by Twice Military Cross Recipient Captain Lewis Jacques, Sherwood Foresters - Marked Q66 German Uniforms The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion

The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion was activated as a result of a recommendation made in December 1942 by the Advisory Committee on Negro Troop Policies

It features a German eagle with Swas along with Iron Crosses

We believe this to be a type B-24 parachute harness

however there is definitely rounding on the lands

Operations Division

Original Imperial German WWI British Captured M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell Taken by Twice Military Cross Recipient Captain Lewis Jacques, Sherwood Foresters - Marked Q66 German Uniforms The 555th Parachute Infantry BattalionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an original WWI German M16 Helmet shell, maker marked Q66. The original feldgrau paint is still well retained inside the shell, with about 75% still present on the exterior, with the expected wear. It does not look to have been repainted at any time. This example has a capture tag that was once attached to the back skirt of the helmet, but has since fallen off and is still with the