Original German WWI Hessian M1915 Infantry EM/NCO Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet - dated 1918 Water Jacket Assembly The Gibson Girl is operated

The Gibson Girl is operated by holding it between the knees while cranking the internal generator by hand

embroidered lieutenant bars

New Made Item: A top high quality wool and genuine leather constructed Officer's peaked hat as used by Great Britain in WW2

Baldwin who flew in B-24 bombers and was a member of the MAREEBA BUTCHERS which were the 403rd Bomb Squadron

He was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross and and an Air Medal

Original German WWI Hessian M1915 Infantry EM/NCO Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet - dated 1918 Water Jacket Assembly The Gibson Girl is operatedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice condition Imperial German Line Infantry enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks or EM NCO) pickelhaube from the Grand Duchy of Hesse. The M1915 was the last model of Pickelhaube issued prior to the move to 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 would now use grey oxidized steel