Model 1894 Cuirassier Enlisted Spiked Helmet

Model 1894 Cuirassier Enlisted Spiked Helmet

The M1894 is distinguished from the earlier M1889 by M91 sideposts for chinstrap and cockade attachment.  This example has a nice mellow steel patina with some minor discoloration and oxidation, primarily on the front visor.  Removable spike is the shorter version with beaded lower edge which is correct for a pickelhaube.  Interior of the crown has 1916 dated maker stamp, though the spike and fittings are plain steel matching the helmet which suggests that this example was made before feldgrau fittings were formalized for Cuirassier helmets in October of that year.  Obverse has a feldgrau Prussian wappen.  Sides have Prussian and Reichs cockades secured by a heavily worn and oiled black leather chinstrap with gray fittings.  Interior has a good condition brown leather liner; helmet body is painted black on the interior and the front visor interior is painted green.  $600 - $800