Original Imperial German WWI Prussian EM/NCO Infantry M1915 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet With Regiment Markings - Complete French Ordnance we suppose they were even

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Operation was accomplished by first screwing down the firing pin

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Original Imperial German WWI Prussian EM/NCO Infantry M1915 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet With Regiment Markings - Complete French Ordnance we suppose they were evenOriginal Item: Only One Available. A stunning textbook example of an untouched condition M 1915 Imperial Prussian Line Infantry enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks or EM NCO) pickelhaube in good condition. The M1915 was the last model of Pickelhaube issued prior to the move to steel helmets. In accordance with the 1915 regulations, these helmets would no longer use brass, silver, or Tombak as the M1895 did. All issued Pickelhaube would now use