Lot 5447

Description

Imperial Germany, Prussian Army Administrative Paymaster Officers model 1891 pickelhaube, a rare example worn by officials of the army acting in an administrative capacity or 'Beamte', original black patent leather body retaining a good shape, original officers helmet plate in frosted white metal with burnished high points and brass 'Beamte' eagle centre wappen, original white metal front peak strap and officers rear spine, officers white metal chin scales and repainted officers cockades, officers white metal spike with cruciform base and gilt retaining studs, original leather liner and white satin lining, replaced alloy spike retaining plate to the lining. Very fine.