Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Dragoon Officer M1897 Pickelhaube Helmet Category_Accessories so possibly it was brought

so possibly it was brought back in a clandestine manner by a returning Civil War Soldier

It is Broad Arrow marked and maker coded M/78 on the blade ricasso and on the pommel

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and the gun was then loaded and ready to fire

Each boot is fitted with three pairs of alloy lace eyelets

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Dragoon Officer M1897 Pickelhaube Helmet Category_Accessories so possibly it was broughtOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good condition smart looking, officer pickelhaube from a Prussian Dragoner (Dragoon) Mounted Infantry Regiment, as indicated by the "Squared" front visor and Cruciform Spike support. The helmet was most likely used during World War One. The Pickelhaube of commissioned officers holding a rank from Lieutenant to Colonel are all identical in features, but not quality. The quality of helmets within these ranks