Imperial German Headgear Lot including Pickelhaube & M16 Steel Helmet

Imperial German Headgear Lot including Pickelhaube & M16 Steel Helmet

Enlisted issue wartime M15 helmet has worn traces of feldgrau finish on the fittings including removable spike and front peakmount.  The helmet currently displays a Garde eagle without star that is very dark with oxidation and similar in patina to the rest of the helmet, though secured by modern wire through a second set of holes that partially overlap the first, and it does not sit flush against the helmet.  Has Prussian and Reichs cockades and what appears to be an original black leather chinstrap.  Interior rear visor is dark but has a legible infantry regiment issue stamp and what appears at first glance to be a 1910 date but is more likely 1916.  Helmet body remains in good condition without the normal rear visor deformity; black leather liner is also good overall with a bit of minor material loss.  

M.16 helmet shell has traces of original feldgrau finish blending with dark oxidized patina under a heavily textured subsequent layer of green and dark red paint splotches.  Interior has indistinct maker mark which may be GBN (Bing), and 1916 pattern leather liner band lacking the pads.  All three original pins are in place. 

$200 - $300