Original German WWI Prussian M1915 Infantry EM/NCO Pickelhaube Spiked 56cm Helmet - dated 1918 U.S. Antique Guns An American Jeep in which

An American Jeep in which two Germans were riding was captured in the town by members of the 3rd Platoon of the Battalion's Reconnaissance Company

the chamber opens by releasing a lever on the right side

Since brass is unsuitable for drinking water we feel this was made as a watering jug for flowers however it may have been originally fashioned to pour water into a Vickers Machine gun water jacket which because of the small opening is not an easy task

The dagger measures 19" overall

stamping on the ricasso

Original German WWI Prussian M1915 Infantry EM/NCO Pickelhaube Spiked 56cm Helmet - dated 1918 U.S. Antique Guns An American Jeep in whichOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice condition Imperial Prussian Line Infantry enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks or EM NCO) pickelhaube. The M1915 was the last model of Pickelhaube issued prior to the move to steel helmets. In accordance with the 1915 regulations these helmets would no longer would use brass, silver, or Tombak as the M1895 did. All issued Pickelhaube would now use grey oxidized steel fittings for all Regiments. As