Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1871 Infantry Officer Pickelhaube Helmet with Chin Scales German Militaria This example has a single

This example has a single piece wrap around grip secured with bolts and split washers

The members of the 4th Marine Brigade were also awarded the French Croix de Guerre

and the burner system seems to be intact as well

and the original factory final grind markings are still faintly visible throughout the blade

The brass "D" guard encloses a brass wire bound leather hand grip

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1871 Infantry Officer Pickelhaube Helmet with Chin Scales German Militaria This example has a singleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a traditional German first world war with Prussian brass mounted leather helmet known as a Pickelhaube. The M1871 Pickelhaube replaced the Model 1867, fixing some of the issues with that model. The slider system for attaching the wappen (helmet plate) was reverted to the securing bolts, as the sliding system did not secure the wappen sufficiently, resulting in loss. At the same time a rear spine with hidden