Imperial German Spiked Pickelhaube Helmet: Black & Gold- ANTIQUED GRADE 2 Russian/Soviet Militaria The M-1956 Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment

The M-1956 Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment included a cotton First Aid/Compass Case that replaced the M-1942 web First Aid Pouch that held a Carlisle dressing

taking part in their first engagement on 26 August 1914 at Le Cateau that helped delay the German advance towards Paris

In that so many collectors have accumulated old reject blades of all varieties IMA has introduced Ersatz bayonet hilt assembly being a standard ersatz pattern in all steel complete with cross guard and bayonet catch with just the blade missing allowing the collector the opportunity of recycling an old blade and thereby creating a German WW1 Ersatz type bayonet for display or re-enactor purposes

US embossed

often right over the original German decals

Imperial German Spiked Pickelhaube Helmet: Black & Gold- ANTIQUED GRADE 2 Russian/Soviet Militaria The M-1956 Lightweight Load-Carrying EquipmentNew Made Item: This are our normal high quality pickelhauben, but this shipment was exposed to moisture in transit and the Brass finish has become spotted, corroded and closure to copper in color. The leather needs a good polish while the chin strap and rosettes are of lesser quality than normal. However, these appear closer to genuine pickelhaubes because they look like really are over 100 years old! The Pickelhaube (plural Pickelhauben; from the old