Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Fitzhelme Spiked Helmet - Rare Simplified Pattern Field Gear James Byington Melaughlin Sa

James Byington Melaughlin Sa

with their plating partly retained

and the brown leather sweatband has the name and ASN of the soldier who captured it: STOVER

steel hinged top

The condition is still quite nice for display

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Fitzhelme Spiked Helmet - Rare Simplified Pattern Field Gear James Byington Melaughlin SaOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the first time we have had one of these scarce simplified pattern Ersatz Fitzhelms! Not only is this a scarce model to obtain, let alone one in such excellent condition! This is a superb example, and offered in completely untouched original condition! When WWI broke out, there was a great need for additional helmets and equipment for the mobilization. A shortage of cow hide from Argentina combined with the