Original Swiss WWI Shako Helmet Marked to the 28th Infantry Battalion Holsters & Cases (See The Grand Old Lady

(See The Grand Old Lady of No Man's Land by Goldsmith

it is no longer in the original Olive Green

Though the order was placed in December 1939

This is a slight abbreviation of "Manufacture Royale de Klingenthal Jun 1831"

The brass thimble nosed wood ramrod is probably a working life replacement

Original Swiss WWI Shako Helmet Marked to the 28th Infantry Battalion Holsters & Cases (See The Grand Old LadyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice WWI Era Swiss Army Shako Leather Helmet, with all the correct cockades and insignia. It is made of pressed felt over a leather shell, with black leather front and rear visors, and black leather trim. The front of the helmet has a "Crossed Rifles" badge indicating infantry issue, and below this is 28 between stars, which marks it to the 28th Infantry Battalion. The helmet is in good condition, though it