Item: ONSV21MAX72
Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1915 Line Kürassier Lobster Tail Pickelhaube Helmet - Dated 1916
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good service used condition Imperial German Prussian M1889 Line Kürassier (Curassier) Heavy Cavalry Metal Lobster Tail Pickelhaube Helmet. This is one of the two varieties of Metalhelme (Metal Helmets) in use by the German Armed forces, the other of which are the Jäger zu Pferde Metalhelm worn by mounted dispatch riders. Size is marked “57” on the rear neck guard. One Cockade (National tricolor) and chinstrap attachment is present. The liner is present and intact, showing signs of honest wear and age over the last 100 years. Manufacture date of 1916 is visible at the interior crown, however corrosion prevents us from being able to read the maker’s marking.
The M1889 was the last Pre-1914 model of metal pickelhaube helmet issued, and this example still has the lovely brass and nickeled hardware present. In 1915 regulations regarding all helmets changed, and they would no longer would use brass, silver, or Tombak as previous models did. All issued helmets were required to use grey oxidized steel fittings for all Regiments, where previously the curassier fittings had varied based on the regiment. The 1915 simplifications also did away with the chin scales, requiring the use of the M-91 leather chinstrap.
Overall a nice condition Imperial German Prussian Line Kürassier Lobster Tail pickelhaube, perfect for any WWI collection! Ready to restore or display as is!
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