Original German WWI Bavarian Model 1895 Infantry Officers Pickelhaube with Carry Case
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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 in its original leather carry case. 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). The interior of the Pickelhaube is in very fine condition, exhibiting moderate use. It has a correct officer’s silk lining with a leather sweatband, but there is some loss of material in the liner with some tearing as well. There is also some damage over the ears due to wear and age.
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 some fittings are somewhat loose. The chin strap flat chin scales are in excellent condition with minor oxidation. They still connect at the ends making for a great display.
The front leather visor has oxide silver alloy trim in very good condition, and it hasn’t pulled off. The metal spine that descends from the spike's baseplate to the edge of the rear visor is also in very good condition.
The original leather carrying case is in good condition with both the top and bottom pieces intact, although the securing strap is broken on the end. There are no maker’s markings we could find but there is a sticker on the top that could be for a maker.
Overall a very nice condition Bavarian Infantry pickelhaube, a great addition to any collection.
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