Lot 5444

Description

Imperial Germany, Prussia Infantry enlisted ranks 1856 pattern pickelhaube, c1860, original black leather body refinished in a high gloss finish, with some age, retaining a good shape and original square cut to the front peak, and rear neck guard, original front brass peak mount with old solder repairs to each corner of the square cut, original post 1856 pattern flat brass chin scales for other ranks, original polished brass helmet plate with c1860 Prussian motto, original brass other ranks pattern spike and cruciform spike, brass rear spine with external studs, one reproduction state cockade to the left side only, original leather liner intact with heavy wear and aging. Overall age and wear, however still retaining many good features of this short service helmet, an early and rare example, very fine.