Original German Pre-WWI M1862/67 Kurassier Line Regiments Lobster Tail Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Napoleonic It is commonly referred to

It is commonly referred to as the "turtle" helmet because of its resemblance to a turtle shell

and the barrel tang is in fact marked 1832

The GAR initially grew and prospered as a de facto political arm of the Republican Party during the heated political contests of the Reconstruction Era

This 2nd Model Naval Dagger was probably purchased by an officer early in the period as the pommel is a 1938 changeover type

It is in good shape but has some oxidation pitting and had one of the fins ripped off to make room for the screw to mount it

Original German Pre-WWI M1862/67 Kurassier Line Regiments Lobster Tail Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Napoleonic It is commonly referred toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally nice Pre WWI M1862 67 German Prussian Kurassier Line Regiments Enlisted Mans Lobster Tail Spiked Helmet. Unfortunately the tag where the Regiment marking would be has long since been missing, making this unable to determine the unit. This Lobster tail Pickelhaube has a polished brass body with brass edging and rivets. The brass spike base with a spike is heavily worn and the spike appears