Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Antique Guns and signs of past oxidation

and signs of past oxidation

Relationship with Nelson

Another contract initiated work on individually fitted (custom fit) helmets

We assume this was made for the child of a high ranking officer

The left side of the stock bears a clear "boxed" government inspector SWP / 1888 cartouche

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Antique Guns and signs of past oxidationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition, smart looking officer pickelhaube from a Prussian Infantry Regiment, which was most likely used during World War One. The Pickelhaube of commissioned officers holding a rank from Lieutenant to Colonel are all identical in features, but not quality. The quality of helmets within these ranks depended entirely on how much the individual wished to spend. A lowly Lieutenant's helmet may be