Original U.S. 19th Century Prussian Type Model 1871 American Militia Imported Pickelhaube Resin Guns and Grenades not uncommon on very late

not uncommon on very late war helmets

a Military Police detachment

and does not have a front sling swivel

The steel shell is marked with a large S and heat lot stamped 541A

and even has a lovely leather purse holster

Original U.S. 19th Century Prussian Type Model 1871 American Militia Imported Pickelhaube Resin Guns and Grenades not uncommon on very lateOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare and odd item to encounter today. During a time in American history when they looked to emulate the victors of fierce wars. In this case it was Prussia and their uniforms which gave off a strong and menacing appearance. After the Franco Prussian war and the defeat of the French, America turned to Prussia for importation to outfit their troops. This was during an era where the US after the Civil War