Russian Maxim Machine Gun M1905 Brass Fusse Spring Cover NATION The Mark IV helmet was

The Mark IV helmet was eventually replaced by the Mark V

perhaps reluctantly turned to NSDAP Germany for aid

The size of the flared visor and skirt was reduced

Do not purchase one of these helmets if you expect to get an original German M31 liner and chinstrap

These have just been released as used surplus by the British Ministry of Defense

Russian Maxim Machine Gun M1905 Brass Fusse Spring Cover NATION The Mark IV helmet wasNew Made Item: All Brass, Only issued on the earliest Maxim Guns the Brass Fussee Spring Covers were exceptionally rare. We have only ever encountered three original examples, so we have had these identically duplicated. Complete with the early spring tension gauge each cover also bears a brass plaque embossed with the Tsarist Imperial Double Headed Eagle and dated "1914". (The steel spring and tension winder not included).