Original German WWI Prussian M1895 Line Infantry Enlisted Man's Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet 17th Century Overall this is a solid

Overall this is a solid complete example of the French M-1822T Rifled Musket that displays nicely

It was almost certainly done to avoid the awful fowling that occurred with 19th century gun powder in rifled barrels

After recovering he then participated in  Battle of the Bulge - The Ardennes Offensive and Operation Varsity

the iron mounted rifles that were inventory numbered were stamp-marked with their numbers in the wood of the stock belly

Original German WWI Prussian M1895 Line Infantry Enlisted Man's Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet 17th Century Overall this is a solidOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Imperial Prussian line Infantry enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks) pickelhaube. The M1895 was the final pre 1914 evolution in a long series of spiked helmets. It displays lovely condition brass Prussian spread eagle helmet plate and comes complete with supple original leather liner. The spike on top denotes infantry issue and retains correct brass chinstrap lugs, cockades, and