Original Swiss WWI Shako Helmet Marked to the 28th Infantry Battalion Holsters & Cases Eighth Army

Eighth Army

Though the order was placed in December 1939

455 Webley cartridges

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

While there they updated it to the 1884 standard

Original Swiss WWI Shako Helmet Marked to the 28th Infantry Battalion Holsters & Cases Eighth ArmyOriginal 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