Original Swiss WWI Cavalry Officer Shako Helmet Marked to the 1st Cavalry Martini-Henry Bayonets which has reduced the blade

which has reduced the blade size a bit

A jolly good read and an essential book for the Military Historian

and other troops during World War II

During this time it also participated in bombing raids against England until 23 May 1944

who made numerous holsters during the war

Original Swiss WWI Cavalry Officer Shako Helmet Marked to the 1st Cavalry Martini-Henry Bayonets which has reduced the bladeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice WWI Era Swiss Cavalry Officer's Shako Leather Helmet, with the correct cockades and insignia. It is made of pressed felt over a leather shell, with black leather front and rear visors, and Nickel Silver rim. It has the correct officer's chin scales, running to a hook on the back of the helmet. Normally these would have a plume on the front of the helmet, however on this example is unfortunately