Prussia, State. A Heer (Army) Em’s Pickelhaube, C.1915 Auction silvering wear and contact marks

silvering wear and contact marks evident on the reverse

fracturing the crest of his ilium (pelvis) on July 12

in charge of discipline quarters and rations at Military Depot No

all on a 57 mm x 58

bronze gilt with silvered two-headed eagle

Prussia, State. A Heer (Army) Em’s Pickelhaube, C.1915 Auction silvering wear and contact marks(Heer Pickelhaube). This is a well preserved First War period German Army EMs Pickelhaube, constructed of a reinforced blackened leather shell with magnetic metal reinforcements and embellishments. The helmet features downward sloping leather flaps at the front and rear, providing a partial visor and neck protector. The front of the helmet bears a magnetic metal stylized Prussian eagle clutching an imperial sceptre and orb, inlaid with a ribbon