Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Ersatz Stahlblech Steel Pickelhaube by VII Armee-Korps Repair Depot DP-28 LMG The liner is also painted

The liner is also painted Naval grey and is the correct “high pressure” WWII issue and stamped with an F logo over F4 for the FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Manufactured in Akron

The Glengarry bonnet is a traditional Scots cap made of thick-milled woollen material

This also could be easily rectified with a good adhesive

Knight Commander of Order of the Bath

are hand painted

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Ersatz Stahlblech Steel Pickelhaube by VII Armee-Korps Repair Depot DP-28 LMG The liner is also paintedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of an Ersatz (Replacement Material) Stahlblech Steel Pickelhaube. This is the first 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, resulted