Original Pre-WWI German Leather Fire Brigade Helmet Miscellaneous Gun Parts and unfortunately only around 40%

and unfortunately only around 40% of the gilding remains

Barrel exhibits a light gray sheen overall with just scant pinprick pitting in areas especially at the barrel bolster / breech area

"sword") was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators

and the Mk I was replaced with a pressed or stamped version before long

our firing companies have been under the control of the Division's Regimental Antitank Officers and generally were used to reinforce the organic regimental antitank defense

Original Pre-WWI German Leather Fire Brigade Helmet Miscellaneous Gun Parts and unfortunately only around 40%Original Item: One Only. Pickelhaube style leather body with brass comb, brass trim and fittings. Front badge reads Freiwilliger Feuerwehr. Background symbols of profession include crossed axes, ladder and ropes. Full leather lining is still intact. Circa 1900 to 1915. Condition overall is very good though the brim has lost its stitching making it loose but is still held in place. This is an unusual and attractive item.