Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Fitzhelme Spiked Helmet - Rare Simplified Pattern Caps & Hats A bolo is characterized by

A bolo is characterized by having a native hardwood or animal horn handle (such as from the carabao)

I black oil cloth liner with adjustment cord and sprung webbing chinstrap

in Hampstead England

and looks to have been exposed to water or some other oxidizing agent

with very nice wooden grip scales

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1895 Infantry Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Fitzhelme Spiked Helmet - Rare Simplified Pattern Caps & Hats A bolo is characterized byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the second time we have had one of these scarce simplified pattern Ersatz Fitzhelms! Not only is this a scarce model to obtain, let alone one in such appealing condition! When WWI broke out, there was a great need for additional helmets and equipment for the mobilization. A shortage of cow hide from Argentina combined with the excessive draw upon German industry to outfit the massive army being mobilized,