Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer M1897 Pickelhaube Helmet - Damaged Shell U.S. Grenades replaced recently with zip ties

replaced recently with zip ties to hold it in place

The German Commander received the following reply:

Once they were a true pair but at some stage no doubt during their working life one lock was lost and replaced by a locally made "flintlock" the original being the classic North African Miguelet lock of the era

History of the M16 Helmet-

This is a wonderful example of a very hard to find early configuration jump jacket from the 101st Airborne

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer M1897 Pickelhaube Helmet - Damaged Shell U.S. Grenades replaced recently with zip tiesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice high end officer pickelhaube from a Prussian Infantry Regiment, which was ; most likely used during World War One. Unfortunately this example did not withstand the rigors of time very well. The fittings are all correct and in great shape, but the leather shell itself is degraded, and looks to possibly have been crushed. The black finish has flaked off in places, and the underlying leather is