Item: ONJR22GS27
Original WWI Imperial German Prussian Model 1895 Infantry Officer Pickelhaube Helmet
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful piece of Imperial German Officer’s headgear. The helmet is offered in complete condition and shows signs of heavy field wear! This early M-1895 helmet is fitted with a brass Wappen, spike, and trim as well as leather backed brass chin scales.
The Pickelhaube of commissioned officers holding a rank from Lieutenant to Colonel are all identical in features, but not quality. The quality of helmets within these ranks depended entirely on how much the individual wished to spend. A lowly Lieutenant's helmet may be of much higher quality than one worn by a Colonel. As expected, officer helmets were of a much higher quality than the issued version and utilized the "squared finger" liners until 1880, when the internal leather sweatband and silk skull-cap came into use.
The overall condition of this pickelhaube is very good. The Prussian wappen (coat of arms) features a large eagle with the King's motto, "Mit Gott Für Koenig und Vaterland" (With God for King and Country, i.e. Prussia).
The chin scales are in great condition, solid and functional with full leather behind them and solid large split pin attachment present.
Both officers' kokarde (cockades) are present, however the paint has not been retained on the state kokarde. In 1897 a 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.
The helmet's interior reveals no depot marks on the back visor. It is approximately a size 7 US (56cm). The exterior finish is in excellent condition, with some slight cracking and finish crazing due to age, as expected. Visors are still sewn in place.
The inside liner is still present, with remnants of the original skull cap.
Overall a very appealing Model 1897 Officer Pickelhaube helmet, ready to display!
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