Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Fitzhelme Spiked Helmet - Rare Simplified Pattern French Gun Magazines The hilt of this example

The hilt of this example look to have been originally bare zinc alloy

a genuine USGI "bring back"

a complete pre WW1 leather mounted Sporran bearing Regimental Badge and later waist strap

The cap has a lovely "Crushed" or "saddle-form" shape that is highly desirable

The sling still bears an original Waffenamt marking and is coded cxb / 1941 for manufacture by Moll Lederwarenfabrik

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Fitzhelme Spiked Helmet - Rare Simplified Pattern French Gun Magazines The hilt of this exampleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the first time we have had one of these scarce simplified pattern Ersatz Fitzhelms! Not only is this a scarce model to obtain, let alone one in such excellent condition! This is a superb example, and offered in completely untouched original condition! 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