Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an unusual example of a Prussian Model 1915 Pickelhaube which features pressed paper artificial leather visors. This is a unique ersatz helmet dating from just prior to the introduction of the more common fitzhelms and steel pickelhaubes. Imperial Prussian Line Infantry enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks) pickelhaube. 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 would 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 from boiled leather, which was shaped and lacquered black.
This helmet features an oxidized steel frontplate (wappen), and the crown of this leather helmet displays a vented enlisted removable spike mounted on a steel baseplate.The spike is slightly misshapen at the tip, and there is a bit of damage to the locking channel, so it does not lock securely onto the helmet anymore. There is also the small adjustable vent on the spine that supports the rear skirt, only seen on the enlisted helmets. It is interesting to note that it appears this helmet was a period reconditioned Dragoon Pickelhaube, likely done in a depot.
The front wappen features Prussian state eagle clutching a scepter and crown, over the King's motto, MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND (With God for King and Country, i.e. Prussia). It is held in place by the standard leather wedges on the inside of the shell. The interior features a rough condition original leather liner, which shows evidence of an old “collector repair” (glue), though it does have some tears, and the top tie strap is missing.
Size is approximately US 7 (56cm). The black finish on the leather is good, however it definitely has some checking, and has shrunk over the past 100 years. The front leather visor has steel trim in good condition, and the stitching is still intact, something we rarely see!
Overall a nice condition Imperial German Prussian pickelhaube with a location and date, perfect for any WWI collection!
This helmet features an oxidized steel frontplate (wappen), and the crown of this leather helmet displays a vented enlisted removable spike mounted on a steel baseplate.The spike is slightly misshapen at the tip, and there is a bit of damage to the locking channel, so it does not lock securely onto the helmet anymore. There is also the small adjustable vent on the spine that supports the rear skirt, only seen on the enlisted helmets. It is interesting to note that it appears this helmet was a period reconditioned Dragoon Pickelhaube, likely done in a depot.
The front wappen features Prussian state eagle clutching a scepter and crown, over the King's motto, MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND (With God for King and Country, i.e. Prussia). It is held in place by the standard leather wedges on the inside of the shell. The interior features a rough condition original leather liner, which shows evidence of an old “collector repair” (glue), though it does have some tears, and the top tie strap is missing.
Size is approximately US 7 (56cm). The black finish on the leather is good, however it definitely has some checking, and has shrunk over the past 100 years. The front leather visor has steel trim in good condition, and the stitching is still intact, something we rarely see!
Overall a nice condition Imperial German Prussian pickelhaube with a location and date, perfect for any WWI collection!
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