Model 1895 Preußen (Hannover) Infantry Regt 78
 
Model 1895 Preußen (Hannover) Infantry Regt 78 Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Pickelhaube for Inf. - Regt. Friedrich Wilhelm von Braunschweig (Ostfiesisches) Nr. 78, Osnabrück X.Armee-Korps.
 
 
A view of the issued IR 78 Wappen (front plate). On Mannschaften (Other Ranks) helmets, the Bandeau is part of the stamping.
 
The liner of this M1895 example. The helmet retains the original leather draw-string.
A side view showing the clasic Model 1895 shape.
The issue stamps on the rear visor, "OIR78" and "1904".
The Waffenrock with matching Krätzchen (cap) and Pickelhaube. This exact helmet was also worn by 1. Hannoversches Infanterie-Regt. Nr.74 (Hannover) X Armee Korps. The piping and band on the Krätzchen are in the infantry facing color of red, while the fittings on the Pickelhaube match the color of the buttons on the Waffenrock. To see the Waffenrock click Here. To see the Krätzchen click Here.