Lot 5396

Description

Imperial Germany, Prussian Infantry felt ersatz enlisted ranks model 1915 pickelhaube, an old composite parts reproduction example, single piece pressed reproduction felt body with neither rear spine or front peak mount, slight damage to the edge of the neck guard, replaced polished brass spike with reproduction retaining studs and side posts, original brass helmet plate holed twice through the centre to accommodate a missing centre wappen, reproduction leather chinstrap and state and national cockades, original ersatz oilcloth liner re-sewn into position. Oilcloth with heavy wear, some damage and with a replaced rear section, fine.