Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Fitzhelme Spiked Helmet - Rare Simplified Pattern Caps & Hats The gas mask carry bag

The gas mask carry bag has been personalized to U

The plating is mostly intact on the crossguard but there is bubbling

Some minor storage wear and oxidation from age on the fittings to be expected

I black oil cloth liner with adjustment cord and sprung webbing chinstrap

in Hampstead England

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Fitzhelme Spiked Helmet - Rare Simplified Pattern Caps & Hats The gas mask carry bagOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the second 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 appealing 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 excessive draw upon German industry to outfit the massive army being mobilized,