Original Imperial German WWI Bavarian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet - Filzhelm Martini-Henry Rifles and based on the Japanese

and based on the Japanese Mt

HIBBING MINN

The cylinder "Naval Engagement scene is also probably more than 60% present

and EGA (Eagle Globe Anchor) logo on the cover flap

All pieces appear to be present and in functional condition and still has a good amount of lubrication present which most definitely helped in preserving this item

Original Imperial German WWI Bavarian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet - Filzhelm Martini-Henry Rifles and based on the JapaneseOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 excessive draw upon German industry to outfit the massive army being mobilized, resulted in a severe shortage of leather for manufacturing Pickelhauben. To meet with this immediate shortage, the Germans began in 1914 manufacturing helmets from Ersatz