Original Swiss WWI Shako Helmet Marked to the 28th Infantry Battalion Martini-Henry Accessories The revolver breaks open correctly

The revolver breaks open correctly with ejection

Crossed Rhine at Mannheim and advanced through central Germany to Austria

to May 1864

The barrel and frame do show pitting from long-term contact with the holster

The front then settled down and the regiment trained for the Roer crossing for the next weeks

Original Swiss WWI Shako Helmet Marked to the 28th Infantry Battalion Martini-Henry Accessories The revolver breaks open correctlyOriginal 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