Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Garde Corps Steel Pickelhaube Helmet with Chin Strap - Metalhelm Availability_Domestic They where issued to U

They where issued to U

The company was based in Gablonz

and the stick retains the wooden plug

These were typically made from Blackthorn or Oak wood

Normally associated with used by Ship's Captain to discourage mutiny in the very brutal Royal Navy of the time

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Garde Corps Steel Pickelhaube Helmet with Chin Strap - Metalhelm Availability_Domestic They where issued to UOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition smart looking, Steel Eigentums helm (privately purchased) Mannschaften Pickelhaube from one of the Prussian Garde Korps Regiments, which was most likely used during the WWI Period. These regiments were somewhat intended as "home guard", and were generally regarded quite highly. The regiments only recruited members from Preuen (Prussia) itself, and all members were considered "elite".