Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer M1897 Pickelhaube Helmet Water Jacket Assembly and the original tip is

and the original tip is intact and unbent

Helmet is Size 59 as marked on the faded tag

This is a very nice high quality officer's WWII German M34 overseas cap feldmutze of the Army Heer Infantry

the B-17G #42-102937 "Ready Freddie" 8th Air Force

they were secured with a leather strap and buckle to the rear of the helmet

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer M1897 Pickelhaube Helmet Water Jacket Assembly and the original tip isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great condition, smart looking high end 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