Original German WWI Prussian M1915 Line Infantry EM/NCO Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet in Untouched, “As Found”, Condition Original Antique Guns the Colonel of Ordnance was

the Colonel of Ordnance was Decius Wadsworth

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it definitely saw long service

Around the rear nickel plated collar is marked in capitol letters:

The ends of the zipper also have leather panels

Original German WWI Prussian M1915 Line Infantry EM/NCO Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet in Untouched, “As Found”, Condition Original Antique Guns the Colonel of Ordnance wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a complete untouched condition Imperial Prussian Line Infantry enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks) pickelhaube. The M1915 was the last model of Pickelhaube issued prior to the move to steel helmets. In accordance with the 1915 regulations these helmets would no longer would use brass, silver, or Tombak as the M1895 did. All issued Pickelhaube would now use grey oxidized steel fittings