Portugal. A First War Portuguese Model 1916 Helmet Buy Now (Disordered Action of the Heart)

(Disordered Action of the Heart) and returned to (his) unit (in) October 1917

with white cotton in the sleeves and olive green cotton vertical support patches sewn in place on either side just below the sleeves

and on both the obverse and reverse inscription rings

contact marks and lightly bent

Portugal. A First War Portuguese Model 1916 Helmet Buy Now (Disordered Action of the Heart)A fine example of the rare Portuguese Model 1916 Helmet, in thin stamped steel, presenting the recognizable ribbed design on the crown with ventilation holes around the brim, the interior presents several grommets where a sweatband would have been and the connection for the chin strap (both missing). The helmet measures 313mm (l) x 259 mm (w) x 132 mm (h), exhibiting wear and rusting throughout, missing the interior components, remains near very fine