Original WWI Imperial German Prussian Model 1895 Enlisted Pickelhaube Converted for Officer Use with Original Camouflage Field Cover Martini-Henry Parts The blade of the light

The blade of the light cavalry sabre was from 32

By early 1942 the Soviet prisoners had been transferred to other camps

Discovered by IMA in 2003 at the former British garrison in Kathmandu

Hq Co sat there and drank the luscious beverage

The leather tip of the canvas scabbard has a lovely aged brown color

Original WWI Imperial German Prussian Model 1895 Enlisted Pickelhaube Converted for Officer Use with Original Camouflage Field Cover Martini-Henry Parts The blade of the lightOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an interesting piece of Imperial German Officers headgear. This is a standard issue enlisted M 1895 pickelhaube which at one point was taken to be used as an ersatz officers helmet if you will. The early M 1895 helmet is fitted with a brass Wappen, spike, and trim. Officers chinscales were installed at some point, converting this to look similar to an officers helmet. The Pickelhaube of commissioned officers