Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a good condition original Überzug (helmet cover), something that we have not had before. Thought by some to be a product of the First World war, the Überzug ("Pull over" or helmet cover) was first introduced for general issue on 17 May 1892. The brass and German silver fittings on all pickelhaube helmets, although very attractive in garrison, proved to be highly reflective and were determined to be a liability in the field. For this reason, a cloth Überzug was introduced to be worn by all ranks on all helmets when in the field. This need was later negated in 1915, with the introduction of oxide coated steel fittings.
This example is in very good condition, and is marked VORD ("Front") on the the underside of the front. There is also a very faded number 62 on the front over where the wappen would be, probably a unit marking. It does have some light wear and the stiffeners on the front and back do have some cracks and bending. There is also some stitched repairs on the back.
A great example of a hard to find German Pickelhaube Accessory, ready to display!
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