Original Imperial German WWI M1915 Prussian Ersatz Stahlblech Spun Steel Pickelhaube by Gebrüder Bing, Nürnberg with Liner & Chinstrap Sharps Rifle but the most common use

but the most common use was to secure local foliage as easily adaptable camouflage

It is nicely maker marked and dated on the back with gxy 1944

The cockade is marked on the back with the "Barred A" trademark of F

This was given to participants of the annual HJ sports festival

Original Imperial German WWI M1915 Prussian Ersatz Stahlblech Spun Steel Pickelhaube by Gebrüder Bing, Nürnberg with Liner & Chinstrap Sharps Rifle but the most common useOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of an Ersatz (Replacement Material) Stahlblech Steel Pickelhaube. This is only the third one we have ever received, making this a rare offering from IMA! 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 excessive draw upon German industry to outfit the massive army being mobilized,