Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer M1897 Pickelhaube Helmet - Damaged Shell Receiver Additional marks of interest include

Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a capital I on the top

There are also markings stamped into the top of the can

Musician First Class Eugene Victor Lish was born on September 12

Eisernes Kreuz

Pas-de-Calais

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer M1897 Pickelhaube Helmet - Damaged Shell Receiver Additional marks of interest includeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice high end officer pickelhaube from a Prussian Infantry Regiment, which was ; most likely used during World War One. Unfortunately this example did not withstand the rigors of time very well. The fittings are all correct and in great shape, but the leather shell itself is degraded, and looks to possibly have been crushed. The black finish has flaked off in places, and the underlying leather is