Original Imperial German WWI Hessian Infanterie-Leib-Regiment “Großherzogin” Nr. 117 Officer’s Pickelhaube with Rare 1697-1897 Anniversary Wappen Martini-Henry Rifle he taught at the Moscow

he taught at the Moscow Polygraphic Institute that was founded in 1930 from the printing department of VHUTEIN (Higher Art and Technical Institute)

In nice tight condition with polished steel finish and some old pitting marks evident

The interior shows that it is a private purchase uniform with a purple liner

coupled with overwhelming firepower

Original Imperial German WWI Hessian Infanterie-Leib-Regiment “Großherzogin” Nr. 117 Officer’s Pickelhaube with Rare 1697-1897 Anniversary Wappen Martini-Henry Rifle he taught at the MoscowOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an impressive privately purchased Imperial German officers Pickelhaube associated with Infanterie Leib Regiment Groherzogin (3. Groherzoglich Hessisches) Nr. 117 of the Grand Duchy of Hesse. Its most distinctive feature is the gilt Hessian lion wappen bearing the dates 1697 and 1897, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the regiment. The helmet retains its officer fittings, Hessian and Reich cockades,