Original Item: Only One Available. Imperial Prussian Line Infantry enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks or EM / NCO) pickelhaube in good condition. 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 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 boiled leather, which was shaped and lacquered black.

This helmet features an oxide plated steel frontplate (wappen), and the crown of this leather helmet displays a vented enlisted removable spike mounted on a steel baseplate, which still correctly comes off. There is also the small adjustable vent on the spine that supports the rear skirt, only seen on the enlisted helmets, which is also still fully functional, though stiff.

The front wappen features a crowned Prussian state eagle clutching a scepter and orb in its claws, over the King's motto, MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND (With God for King and Country, i.e. Prussia).

It is complete with a (Reproduction) Prussian (black and white) and German National Colors (red white and black) Kokarden (cockades) around the chin strap lugs. In 1897 the new Reichs-Kokarde in Red-White-Black was introduced for all ranks to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Kaiser Wilhelm 1st. The Reichs-Kokarde was to be worn on the right side of the helmet, and the state Kokarde was moved to the left, as on this helmet. The Attached chin strap is a museum-quality replica, which completes the outward appearance of this particular example.

The original liner is missing, which is understandable as they are very fragile, and getting much harder to come by with intact liners. The helmet still displays nicely without the liner, as one cannot tell the helmet is incomplete from the outside. The interior of the helmet has depot and unit stamps.

The exterior of the helmet shell is in good shape, with very little change to the shape, and the black enamel still exhibits somewhat of a sheen still.  There are areas of cracking and checking, but they just serve to add to the lovely patina of age. The front and rear visors are still quite well attached to the helmet. The front  and rear visors appear to have been detached at one time and then reattached.

Size measures to be 53cm.

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