Original German WWI Prussian M1915 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet – Maker Marked Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a good condition Imperial Prussian enlisted man’s 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. This helmet features a steel frontplate (wappen), and the crown of this leather helmet displays a vented enlisted removable spike mounted on a brass baseplate, though the spike has oxidized in place.

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). The scepter on this example has broken off. Oxide finished standard chinstrap lugs are complete and solid. The black leather shell shows normal age crazing and wear. The lacquer finished leather is in good condition having no serious issues but is dry and flaking in some areas. The chinstrap and cockades are missing.

The front leather visor has steel trim in good condition. The metal spine that descends from the spike’s baseplate to the edge of the rear visor is also in good condition with functional vent. The interior features a complete original leather liner with drawstring. The rear skirt is maker stamped, though the stamping is not completely clear.  Size is marked as 56 cm on the back skirt, which is approximately a US 7. 

Overall a nice condition Imperial Prussian pickelhaube, perfect for any WW1 collection.