Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Ersatz Stahlblech Steel Pickelhaube by VII Armee-Korps Repair Depot DP-28 LMG are hand painted

are hand painted

The Glengarry bonnet is a traditional Scots cap made of thick-milled woollen material

Arching above the eagle is one of two inscriptions United States Navy for the version awarded to sailors or United States Marine Corps for the version awarded to Marines

It then experienced wear and flaking during the war

but both of the snap ends have broken off

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Ersatz Stahlblech Steel Pickelhaube by VII Armee-Korps Repair Depot DP-28 LMG are hand paintedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of an Ersatz (Replacement Material) Stahlblech Steel Pickelhaube. This is the first one we have ever received, making this a rare offering from IMA! 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