Original German WWI Bavarian Model 1914 Tin Plate Pickelhaube Helmet - Eisenblech Ersatz-Helme - Manufactured by Bing of Nurnberg British Helmets which indicates the approximate manufacture

which indicates the approximate manufacture date of October - November 1943

so it is still in the unissued configuration

Each State and individual had to provide a suitable Musket with which the Militiaman was expected to be totally proficient

though for some reason some of the map reference numbers in the corners were blacked out

The original olive/khaki felt covering is intact and has some minor discoloration

Original German WWI Bavarian Model 1914 Tin Plate Pickelhaube Helmet - Eisenblech Ersatz-Helme - Manufactured by Bing of Nurnberg British Helmets which indicates the approximate manufactureOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare German first world war Bavarian Mannschaften (Other Ranks) brass mounted tin plate (not leather) helmet known as a Pickelhaube, for the Foot troops (Infantry). The specific model is actually quite rare and is known as a Eisenblech (tin plate) Ersatz Helme (Substitute helmet). The M1914 was the second to last step in the final evolution in a long series of spiked helmets. It was manufactured from tin,