Original German WWI Prussian M1915 Line Infantry EM/NCO Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice condition Imperial Prussian Line Infantry enlisted man’s Mannschaften (other ranks) pickelhaube. The M1915 was the last model of Pickelhaube issued prior to the move to steel helmets. In accordance with the 1915 regulations these helmets would no longer would use brass, silver, or Tombak as the M1895 did. All issued Pickelhaube would now use grey oxidized steel fittings for all Regiments. As with previous versions, the body was constructed from from boiled leather, which was shaped and lacquered black.

This helmet features an oxidized steel frontplate (wappen), and the crown of this leather helmet displays a vented enlisted removable spike mounted on a steel baseplate. There is also the small adjustable vent on the spine that supports the rear skirt, only seen on the enlisted helmets.

The front wappen features Prussian state eagle clutching a scepter and crown, over the King’s motto, MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND (With God for King and Country, i.e. Prussia). It is held in place by the standard leather wedges on the inside of the shell.  It is complete with the Prussian (black and white) and German National Colors (red white and black) kokarden (cockades) around the chin strap lugs. The Attached chin strap is complete, however it is quite delicate.

The interior features a nice original leather liner, however it is somewhat delicate, like the chin strap.  Size is approximately US 6 1/2 (52cm). The black finish on the leather is good, however it definitely has some cracking, and has shrunk over the past 100 years. The rear spine is about 1/2 inch longer than the rear skirt, showing the shrinkage. The front leather visor has steel trim in good condition, though the visor itself is a bit loose.

Overall a nice condition Imperial Prussian pickelhaube, perfect for any WWI collection!