Original Swiss WWI Shako Helmet Marked to the 28th Infantry Battalion Holsters & Cases Though the order was placed

Though the order was placed in December 1939

WAIST GUNNER:    SGT

died in the first minute of the assault

(See The Grand Old Lady of No Man's Land by Goldsmith

This is a slight abbreviation of "Manufacture Royale de Klingenthal Jun 1831"

Original Swiss WWI Shako Helmet Marked to the 28th Infantry Battalion Holsters & Cases Though the order was placedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice WWI Era Swiss Army Shako Leather Helmet, with all the correct cockades and insignia. It is made of pressed felt over a leather shell, with black leather front and rear visors, and black leather trim. The front of the helmet has a "Crossed Rifles" badge indicating infantry issue, and below this is 28 between stars, which marks it to the 28th Infantry Battalion. The helmet is in good condition, though it