WW1 German Pickelhaube.

Brass fittings example that's in very nice condition. The leather body has good shape, slight flattening to the top and minor crazing to the body.The front and rear peaks have tight stitching, the back is crazed and has one repair to the side, leather chinstrap is supple. The brass fittings are in good condition with all brass domed fixing pins present. The front Prussian eagle is complete and has sharp detail and both rear fixing loops and the top spike is the early one piece types. Both side cockades appear to be the helmets period examples, they have some loss of paint. The inside has its full supple liner, both the inside crown and rear peak are stamped. The inside has a very clear maker details, J. Strecker, Elmshorn and a clear 56 size mark. The rear has a clear BAK stamp. This example has a good amount of patina to all fittings and has not suffered from years of polishing.

Code: 57778