Original Imperial German WWI Bavarian Model 1886 Infantry Officer Pickelhaube Ancient was intended for use as

was intended for use as a light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft

Offered in fully functional condition

the gyros ran off of induction rather than brushes

destroying 37 tanks and receiving the Presidential Unit Citation

however this also means that they are of limited use when there is no ambient light

Original Imperial German WWI Bavarian Model 1886 Infantry Officer Pickelhaube Ancient was intended for use asOriginal Item: Only One Available. The earliest of the Bavarian pickelhaube models, this is a genuine model 1886 87 officers Pickelhaube from a line Infantry Regiment. The helmet's 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 plated silver, with the exception of the brass wappen. All fitting are exhibiting minor wear