Prussia, State. A Heer (Army) Em’s Pickelhaube, C.1915 Auction Further down the rear seams

Further down the rear seams on either side where the ends of the straps of the belt terminate are small embroidered horizontal loops

Sawyer of Kerrisdale (Vancouver)

bronze gilt with silvered two-headed eagle

silvering wear and contact marks evident on the reverse

Grand Fleet

Prussia, State. A Heer (Army) Em’s Pickelhaube, C.1915 Auction Further down the rear seams(Heer Pickelhaube). This is a well preserved First War period German Army EMs Pickelhaube, constructed of a reinforced blackened leather shell with magnetic metal reinforcements and embellishments. The helmet features downward sloping leather flaps at the front and rear, providing a partial visor and neck protector. The front of the helmet bears a magnetic metal stylized Prussian eagle clutching an imperial sceptre and orb, inlaid with a ribbon