Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Fitzhelme Spiked Helmet - Rare Simplified Pattern French Gun Magazines The hilt of this example

The hilt of this example look to have been originally bare zinc alloy

based in München (Munich)

The sling still bears an original Waffenamt marking and is coded cxb / 1941 for manufacture by Moll Lederwarenfabrik

He was known for producing W

GPAs were also used in action North Africa

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Fitzhelme Spiked Helmet - Rare Simplified Pattern French Gun Magazines The hilt of this exampleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the first time we have had one of these scarce simplified pattern Ersatz Fitzhelms! Not only is this a scarce model to obtain, let alone one in such excellent condition! This is a superb example, and offered in completely untouched original condition! When WWI broke out, there was a great need for additional helmets and equipment for the mobilization. A shortage of cow hide from Argentina combined with the