Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet colts 50 caliber machine gun with

50 caliber machine gun with a bomb in the background stitched to left breast

The menuki (grip decorations) are stylized dogs

The insignia of the angry rooster or fighting cock was associated with Escadrille (Squadron) BR 216

while the receiver is marked 2787 in front of the magazine well

as well as wear to the "nap" of the fabric

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet colts 50 caliber machine gun withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition, smart looking officer pickelhaube from a Prussian Infantry Regiment, which was most likely used during World War One. The Pickelhaube of commissioned officers holding a rank from Lieutenant to Colonel are all identical in features, but not quality. The quality of helmets within these ranks depended entirely on how much the individual wished to spend. A lowly Lieutenant's helmet may be