Original Item: Only One Available. This is a traditional German first world war with Prussian brass mounted leather helmet known as a Pickelhaulbe. It displays lovely condition brass Prussian spread eagle helmet plate and comes complete with supple original leather liner. Complete chinstrap included. The spike on top denotes infantry issue, and it has the correct black and white (Prussian) and Tri-color (German Empire) cockades around the chin strap lugs.
The interior features a complete leather liner. The rear skirt is nicely marked as follows:
Marking indicate that this helmet was produced in 1905 and was regimentaly marked at the time, then reissued in 1913.
Overall condition is very good, with great condition leather and fittings. The leather finish has some checking, typical for a helmet of this age. A very impressive display piece.