Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1871 Infantry Officer Pickelhaube Helmet with Chin Scales British Field Gear The blade tang (nakago) is

The blade tang (nakago) is of the futsu 普通 (regular) style

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Issue of canvas gaiters became more and more common by 1943 due to diminishing supply's of leather for tall marching boots

Inland Manufacturing discontinued M-1 helmet liner production in 1943 when their manufacturing services were deemed better used elsewhere

Notable Features include-

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1871 Infantry Officer Pickelhaube Helmet with Chin Scales British Field Gear The blade tang (nakago) isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a traditional German first world war with Prussian brass mounted leather helmet known as a Pickelhaube. The M1871 Pickelhaube replaced the Model 1867, fixing some of the issues with that model. The slider system for attaching the wappen (helmet plate) was reverted to the securing bolts, as the sliding system did not secure the wappen sufficiently, resulting in loss. At the same time a rear spine with hidden