Lot 5434

Description

Imperial Germany, Prussian Infantry enlisted ranks model 1895 pickelhaube, a fine example with a brass enlisted ranks helmet plate with bandau title ' Waterloo' awarded to Infantry Regiments No. 74, 77, 78, 164 and 165, plate missing one lug to the reverse, original black patent leather body with overall age crazing, polished brass peak mount and rear spine, polished and late lacquered brass spike, original leather chinstrap and original repainted state cockade and incorrect Saxon pattern repainted national cockade, original leather liner. Some dryness and slight damage to liner, very fine.