Original British Victorian Army Artillery Officer Blue Cloth Dress Spike Helmet by Hawkes and Co - Pre-WWI British Uniform Obtained on Saipan from an

Obtained on Saipan from an elite unite of Japanese Marines (they had to be over 6 feet tall to be in the unit) by Pfc

As you can see from the pictures

The only case where one needs to distinguish between the new flare gun (Leuchtpistole Model Walther) and the old flare gun (Leuchtpistole Model 1894) is when there is equipment or accessories that is not compatible

torn and battle worn which appears to be a trophy war

Original British Victorian Army Artillery Officer Blue Cloth Dress Spike Helmet by Hawkes and Co - Pre-WWI British Uniform Obtained on Saipan from anOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a well used but solid condition Victorian era British Army Officer Blue Cloth Spiked helmet which is with its ball finial and without scaled chinstrap. The chin strap lugs and spike base ends are all properly adorned with embossed roses. This helmet has gilt brass mounts used on all regular Army helmets. The front of the helmet has the correct artillery plate, which is the version omitting the artillery piece