Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer Deluxe Pickelhaube Helmet from Westphalia Province Category_Brunswick Guns Gurwit (ASN O-685597) was a

Gurwit (ASN O-685597) was a navigator on the B-24 Knuckle Head which was assigned to the 578th Bomb Squadron

The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZC 86

The "UHLANS" were German Lancers but like the splendid eye catching uniforms it wasn't long before horses were also obsoleted and like most cavalry of the day these specialized troops most often crossed over to mechanized transport

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

and air (three points)

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer Deluxe Pickelhaube Helmet from Westphalia Province Category_Brunswick Guns Gurwit (ASN O-685597) was aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a excellent condition top of the line private purchase officer's Pickelhaube helmet from a Prussian Infantry Regiment from Westphalia, possibly used during the WWI Era. The Pickelhaube of commissioned officers holding a rank from Lieutenant to Colonel are all identical in features, but not quality. The quality of helmets within these ranks depended entirely on how much the individual wished to spend. A lowly