Original Imperial German WWI M1895 Converted to Saxon Officer Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Sterling SMG There are some nicks on

There are some nicks on the blade spine about 1/3 of the way from the tip

The motto itself was also the Royal Motto of the House of Stuart

The brass hand guard exhibits a nice patina from what we can see

This sleeveless smock had a long external zip (often removed and used to make the half-zip Denisons full zip)

so it is an easy fix if the purchaser is so inclined

Original Imperial German WWI M1895 Converted to Saxon Officer Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Sterling SMG There are some nicks onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This very interesting helmet began life as an M1895 Imperial Prussian line Infantry enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks) pickelhaube. The M1895 was the final pre 1914 evolution in a long series of spiked helmets. It displays lovely condition brass Prussian spread eagle helmet plate (Wappen), and the spike on top denotes infantry issue and retains correct brass chinstrap lugs and rear vent on the strap. However,