Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Infantry Model 1915 Pickelhaube for Enlisted Ranks, Converted and Unit-Attributed Example visually-hidden reverse marked F

reverse marked F

In stamped steel with bronze face plate

accompanied by its original Deschler-issued paper package

the obverse with a circular central applique depicting the crown cipher of Grand Duke Peter Friedrich Ludwig

A second pattern cockade and wreath

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Infantry Model 1915 Pickelhaube for Enlisted Ranks, Converted and Unit-Attributed Example visually-hidden reverse marked F(Preuen 1. Weltkrieg feldgraue Pickelhaube Modell 1915 fr Mannschaften Infanterie). An interesting Prussian Infantry Model 1915 Pickelhaube (spiked helmet) for Enlisted ranks, constructed of a boiled and blackened leather shell. The crown is topped by a circular matte grey magnetic steel disc, fixed in position with four domed rivets, culminating in a removable spike of identical construction. A rear spine of similar metal construction extends from