Original German WWI Bavarian Model 1895 Infantry Officers Pickelhaube Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a traditional German first world war Bavarian Officer’s oxide silver alloy mounted leather helmet known as a Pickelhaube.. The M1896 Bavarian Pickelhaube was the final pre-1914 evolution in a long series of spiked helmets, and is very similar to the M1895 Prussian version. It was manufactured from boiled leather, lacquered black, and provided with fittings made of brass or German silver dependent upon the Regt. The protection it offered was very limited and led to the eventual replacement by a steel helmet in 1916.
 
This helmet features an oxide silver alloy infantry wappen (front plate) with the Bavarian coat of arms, over the kingdom’s motto, In Treue Fest, German for “steadfast in loyalty.” It also has correct kokarden (cockades) on both sides, blue/white Bavarian State kokarden and Reichs (black/red/white). Interior of the Pickelhaube is in very fine condition, exhibiting moderate use. It has a correct leather liner, complete with securing tie on the top. There is some damage over the ears due to wear and age. The inside of the helmet on the liner is a size stamp of 55.

The lacquer finished leather is in very good condition having no serious issues. There is also definitely some level of leather shrinkage due to age, which is why the some fittings are somewhat loose. The chin strap flat chin scales are in excellent condition with minor oxidation.   

The front leather visor has oxide silver alloy trim in very good condition, though it has pulled away from the visor due to shrinking. The metal spine that descends from the spike’s baseplate to the edge of the rear visor is also in very good condition. Overall a very nice condition Bavarian Infantry pickelhaube, a great addition to any collection.