Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Guard Regiment M1915 Infantry EM/NCO Pickelhaube Helmet - Dated 1915
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Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is a great example of an extremely rare WWI Prussian M-1915 pickelhaube. The helmet is complete, in original configuration and shows signs of honest wear.
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 is still able to be removed properly. There is also a small adjustable vent on the spine that supports the rear skirt, only seen on the enlisted helmets, which is able to be moved still.
The front wappen features a crowned Prussian state eagle clutching a scepter and sword in its claws, over the King's motto, MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND (With God for King and Country, i.e. Prussia) and the center reads “SUUM CIQUE” (to each his own). The wappen retains both of the original leather wedges which were used to attach the plate to the front of the helmet.
It also has the correct "vent" on the rear support spine of the helmet. It is complete with the Baden (Yellow and Red) and German National Colors (red white and black) 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 interior features The original leather liner, which is in worn condition, with all fingers intact. The helmet appears to be faintly marked on the interior but is too faded to be able to read anything from it other than a 1915 date.
The black leather shell shows normal age crazing and wear. The lacquer finished leather is in very good condition having no serious issues. All metal pieces are firmly in place, and show no signs of ever having been removed, added, or so on. The front leather visor has oxidized steel trim in very good condition but it is loose, as is the visor itself. 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 Imperial German pickelhaube from the Grand Duchy of Baden, a great addition to any collection!
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