Lot 5417

Description

Imperial Germany, Prussian Army Administrative Paymaster Officers model 1891 pickelhaube, a rare restored example, worn by officials of the army acting in an administrative duty or 'Beamte', original black patent leather body retaining a good original shape, with heavy age crazing, original officers helmet plate in polished white metal and brass 'Beamte' eagle centre wappen, one lug to the reverse of the plate missing allowing some movement to the plate, original white metal front peak strap and officers rear spine, original officers white metal chin scales most likely replaced from another helmet and slightly mismatched in the silver colour, original officers state and national cockades, white metal spike with round spike base and white metal retaining studs, reproduction leather liner and white cotton lining. Very fine.