Original Imperial German WWI Bavarian EM/NCO Infantry M1895 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet U.S. Marines USMC During the Second Anglo-Afghan War

During the Second Anglo-Afghan War in 1878 to 1880

especially under the top rib

most likely due to slowly collapsing inward over the course of 70+ years

It does not appear to have been cross hatched originally

Original Imperial German WWI Bavarian EM/NCO Infantry M1895 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet U.S. Marines USMC During the Second Anglo-Afghan WarOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice condition Imperial Bavarian 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 Bavarian coat of arms helmet plate and comes complete with supple original leather liner. The spike on top denotes infantry issue and retains correct brass chin strap lugs, replaced (original)