Lot 74
Bavarian Ersatz Pressed Steel Pickelhaube
Ausruf: $200
Bavarian Ersatz Pressed Steel Pickelhaube
A fine example of the ersatz steel spiked helmets that were 'pressed' into service in early 1915 and were used to the end of the war by line units that had not been equipped with the M1916 trench helmet. Example has black painted finish and brass hardware; obverse with Bavarian wappen, sides with Bavarian and Reichs cockades secured by a worn but intact brown leather chinstrap. Interior has black leather liner in good overall condition, but with a bit of damage and material loss on one side. Top of the crown has size "54" and date "1915" in red ink stamps. Bavarian wappen is secured by bent prongs, and appears undisturbed - in my opinion it has always been the insignia on this specific helmet.
$400 - $600