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Prussian 'Ersatzpickelhaube'

Description

Prussian EM's M1895 'Ersatzpickelhaube' (Filzhelm). Due to leather shortages the Germans began in 1914 manufacturing helmets from 'Ersatz' (substitute) materials. This is a World War 1 wartime produced simplified helmet made of felt without front visor trim and rear spine. It is having brass fittings. The helmet is complete with it's original black leather liner and chinstrap. A small paper tag is glued inside the helmet indicating production by the company of 'C.G. Wilke' from Guben, the helmet is size '58' marked. These helmets were quite fragile and only a few helmets in this configuration have survived in good condition. Great original example in exceptionally good condition!

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