Original Imperial German WWI Grand Duchy of Baden M1915 Infantry EM/NCO Pickelhaube Helmet - 170th (9th Baden) Infantry Regiment Marked Martini-Henry Rifle The serial number 943 is

The serial number 943 is stamped on the bottom of the grip frame

with some oxidation on the fittings

1898 Captain Brooke of the 21st Lancers took part in the Battle of Omdurman against the Dervish hordes of the "Kalifa" the heir to the "Mardi" that killed General Gordon and his entire garrison at KARTOUM in 1885

This river is navigable for 540 miles inland

Original Imperial German WWI Grand Duchy of Baden M1915 Infantry EM/NCO Pickelhaube Helmet - 170th (9th Baden) Infantry Regiment Marked Martini-Henry Rifle The serial number 943 isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Imperial German line Infantry enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks) pickelhaube, with Grand Duchy of Baden (Groherzogtum Baden) Wappen and Cockades. The M1915 was the last model of Pickelhaube issued prior to the move to all steel helmets. In accordance with the 1915 regulations these helmets would no longer would use brass, silver, or Tombak as the M1895 did. All issued Pickelhaube