German WWI Imperial Army Detachment Gaede Steel Helmet Miscellaneous Gun Parts Original 1944 Vintage U

Original 1944 Vintage U

and it became known as the Pattern 42 Bergen Rucksack

minor rust spots

the M/57 was showing its age

the second the ventilated central Face Guard and the third being the complete facial surround

German WWI Imperial Army Detachment Gaede Steel Helmet Miscellaneous Gun Parts Original 1944 Vintage UNew Made Item: Copied from an original in the IMA collection. An exact reproduction comprised of steel with a totally accurate genuine leather liner and chinstrap. This WWI German steel helmet was developed by the Army Detachment Gaede, named for its commander General Hans Gaede, in 1915. It is thought to be the first steel helmet developed by German forces in World War I (1914 1918). The uniquely shaped helmet features a heavy steel plate, with a