Original WWI Imperial German Überzug Helmet Cover for Pickelhaube Helmets U.S. Militaria In the 19th century pelisses

In the 19th century pelisses were in use throughout most armies in Europe

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American Graves Registration Service by War Department Circular 206

has purchased a small Collection of significant British Naval Historical Objects salvaged from ships from ADMIRAL HORATIO LORD NELSON'S Naval Career

The American contribution was to be one troop carrier group and one "highly mobile" heavy bomber group

Original WWI Imperial German Überzug Helmet Cover for Pickelhaube Helmets U.S. Militaria In the 19th century pelissesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good condition original berzug (helmet cover), something that we have not had before. Thought by some to be a product of the First World war, the berzug ("Pull over" or helmet cover) was first introduced for general issue on 17 May 1892. The brass and German silver fittings on all pickelhaube helmets, although very attractive in garrison, proved to be highly reflective and were determined to be a liability