Original Swiss WWI Shako Helmet Marked to the 6th Machine Gun Battalion MG 42 Navy) anchor

Navy) anchor

bases in the south Pacific

+/- as this example is marked indicates nominal weight

These helmets were sometimes surmounted by a spike onto which the family crest was mounted

connected by the hinge

Original Swiss WWI Shako Helmet Marked to the 6th Machine Gun Battalion MG 42 Navy) anchorOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice WWI Era Swiss Army Shako Leather Helmet, with all the correct cockades and insignia. It is made of pressed felt over a leather shell, with black leather front and rear visors, and black leather trim. The front of the helmet has a "Crossed MG11s" badge indicating machine gun issue, and below this is 6 between stars, which marks it to the 6th Machine Gun Battalion. The helmet is in good condition, though