Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Thompson SMG All 5 pins are in

All 5 pins are in great shape for being over 80 years old and can still be read clearly

Also the reverse of the banner is the correct Green on top for an Italian Banner

one gun was left in position after the battle as a memorial to the desperate struggle

and the blade definitely shows period service wear and pitting oxidation

This example has seen quite a bit of use

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Thompson SMG All 5 pins are inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition, smart looking officer pickelhaube from a Prussian Infantry Regiment, which was most likely used during World War One. The Pickelhaube of commissioned officers holding a rank from Lieutenant to Colonel are all identical in features, but not quality. The quality of helmets within these ranks depended entirely on how much the individual wished to spend. A lowly Lieutenant's helmet may be