Original German WWI Bavarian Model 1886 Infantry Officer Pickelhaube Hotchkiss .303 The deliveries appear to have

The deliveries appear to have take place between late 1942 and November of 1943

Morinio who we think was the original military officer that owned this hat

this cap had stiffeners -- a support piece behind the cap device and a wire around the inside top perimeter to maintain the cap's round shape

so the firing pin retainer will not stay cocked when the bolt is retracted to open the chamber

they have walnut colored grips with High Contour construction

Original German WWI Bavarian Model 1886 Infantry Officer Pickelhaube Hotchkiss .303 The deliveries appear to haveOriginal Item: Only One Available. The earliest of the Bavarian pickelhauben models this is a genuine model 1886 87 officers Pickelhaube from a line Infantry Regiment. The helmet typical leather body is in overall very fine condition with some crazing, without any major dents, or imperfections; metal fittings (cruciform, chin scales, wappen, spike) are all brass exhibiting minor wear without any major issues and a wonderful patina. The Bayern