Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1915 Line Kürassier Lobster Tail Pickelhaube Helmet by Schultz & Holdenfleiss - Dated 1916 U.S. Marines USMC It served as the replacement

It served as the replacement for the Type A-9 flying helmet

but VMF-213 was held back and selected to become one of the first squadrons to be equipped with the F4U Corsair

The extractor is a very unusual design

There is no major damage or rust that we can see

serving on the Western Front

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1915 Line Kürassier Lobster Tail Pickelhaube Helmet by Schultz & Holdenfleiss - Dated 1916 U.S. Marines USMC It served as the replacementOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good service used condition Imperial German Prussian M1889 Line Krassier (Curassier) Heavy Cavalry Metal Lobster Tail Pickelhaube Helmet, fitted with an officer style leather and silk liner. This is one of the two varieties of Metalhelme (Metal Helmets) in use by the German Armed forces, the other of which are the Jger zu Pferde Metalhelm worn by mounted dispatch riders. There is no size marked, but it