WWI photo - ammo pouches, bayonets, year?

[P08]

I have an Iron Cross that belonged to an old lady who's a life long friend of the familiy. Her father was awarded this Iron Cross during his duty in WWI. Now I finally also got a photo from the old lady. It's her father in the middle of the middle row holding the water flask. Ironically he survived the war virtually unhurt only to die in a work accident a few years later.

Picture: http://www.germansteel.net/soldatbillede.jpg

I'm now trying to find out more about this person and the equipment.

So if any of you can answer any of the following questions I'd be very thankful.

What kind of ammo pouches are those in their belts? For what rifle are they?

What kind of bayonets are those? For what rifle are they?

Are the helmets for parade use only? I can't imagine they went to the front with such helmets?

Finally, when do you suppose this photo was taken?

[paul a]

the photo is probably pre war they appear to be Prussian troops but I think it is definitely pre war judging by the equipment. The pouches are model 1887 pattern the bayonets appear to be the model 98 pattern the rifle for these bayonets would be the g98 and in the early stages of WWI those helmets were actually worn at the front but mostly covered with a grey cloth helmet cover. Hope this helps

[P08]

Thanks it sounds likely. The soldier came from Flensburg in north west Germany.

A friend of mine says he has seen the ammo pouches and that they hold 45 rounds each. That's quite a few!

He thinks the bayonets are the M1871 model. I'm not sure if they can fit a G98?