Original German WWI Bavarian Model 1914 Tin Plate Pickelhaube Helmet Repainted with Brass Components Polished & Lacquered - Eisenblech Ersatz-Helme - Likely Manufactured by Bing of Nurnberg German Military Maps these were dubbed "Samurai" due

these were dubbed "Samurai" due to the aesthetic similarity of the stacked magazines with traditional Japanese armour

Also included is a hand written letter from Sladek which is undated but based on his comment in the letter (51 years ago) dates from 1995 or 1996

sharp and clear

The leather chinstrap is still intact and is in better shape

This is an exceptional example of a genuine Canadian-manufactured Mark II steel helmet that is dated 1942 on the shell and liner

Original German WWI Bavarian Model 1914 Tin Plate Pickelhaube Helmet Repainted with Brass Components Polished & Lacquered - Eisenblech Ersatz-Helme - Likely Manufactured by Bing of Nurnberg German Military Maps these were dubbed "Samurai" dueOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare German first world war Bavarian Mannschaften (Other Ranks) brass mounted tin plate (not leather) helmet known as a Pickelhaube, for the Foot troops (Infantry). This example has been professionally restored with the body having been repainted, and the brass fittings having been polished and then lacquered. The markings on the interior have been replicated. The specific model is actually quite rare and