Original WWI Imperial German Prussian Model 1895 Enlisted Pickelhaube Converted for Officer Use with Original Camouflage Field Cover Japanese Field Gear though they do show wear

though they do show wear

The crown has the white horse-hair plume and there are gold side buttons

They marked the plaque at “1849”)

Title is in very good condition with a couple minor moth holes as can be seen in the photos

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Original WWI Imperial German Prussian Model 1895 Enlisted Pickelhaube Converted for Officer Use with Original Camouflage Field Cover Japanese Field Gear though they do show wearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an interesting piece of Imperial German Officers headgear. This is a standard issue enlisted M 1895 pickelhaube which at one point was taken to be used as an ersatz officers helmet if you will. The early M 1895 helmet is fitted with a brass Wappen, spike, and trim. Officers chinscales were installed at some point, converting this to look similar to an officers helmet. The Pickelhaube of commissioned officers