Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Fitzhelme Spiked Helmet - Rare Simplified Pattern Napoleonic Crew members of USS Intrepid:

Crew members of USS Intrepid: AtM2/c Jonell Copeland

thus earning its nickname as the "Rock of the Marne"

Months of discussion resulted in the National Security Act of 1947

though some has been painted over

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Fitzhelme Spiked Helmet - Rare Simplified Pattern Napoleonic Crew members of USS Intrepid:Original Item: Only One Available. This is the first time we have had one of these scarce simplified pattern Ersatz Fitzhelms! Not only is this a scarce model to obtain, let alone one in such excellent condition! This is a superb example, and offered in completely untouched original condition! 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