Original German WWI Prussian M1895 Foot Artillery EM/NCO Pickelhaube Helmet - Kugelhelm Field Gear with the senior Shapley in

with the senior Shapley in command and Puller the executive officer

but there does not appear to have been any polishing or sharpening done to the blade

The finish on the throat is worn to a lovely patina

Manufactured by and marked:

Original German WWI Prussian M1895 Foot Artillery EM/NCO Pickelhaube Helmet - Kugelhelm Field Gear with the senior Shapley inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Imperial Prussian Artillery enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks) pickelhaube (pointed hood). On this version of the Pickelhaube, a ball representing a cannon ball replaced the usual spike, leading this to be referred to as an Artillerie Kugelhelm (Artillery Ball Top Helm). The M1895 was the final pre 1914 evolution in a long series of pickelhaube helmets. It displays lovely