Lot 5429

Description

Imperial Germany, Prussian Customs Official pickelhaube, c1890-1914, an all original example with black leather body in original condition retaining a good shape, brass helmet plate with large white metal 'W' centre wappen, fluted brass customs spike, missing one of the spike studs and inner nuts replaced, at some stage this helmet was re-assembled, the round metal internal retaining plate that should fit on the underside of the body has been externally fitted under the spike base, officers chin scales and brass rear spine, original officers state and national cockades, leather liner and silk lining in good original condition. Very fine.