2363 WWI PRUSSIAN ERSATZ ARTILLERY SPIKE HELMET OR

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 31 @ 14:04UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 450.00 USD
Estimated at 900.00 - 1,200.00 USD

PICKELHAUBE. A WWI enlisted Prussian Artillery green felt ersatz spike helmet. Helmet displays a brass Prussian eagle on the front w/ matching brass ball spike. Left side of helmet has a Prussian kokarde & the right side has a National kokarde. Black leather chinstrap has blackened brass fittings. 9 Tongue black finished leather liner. Interior has soldier's name that appears to read, "J.E Kroger". CONDITION: helmet remains extremely solid. Fittings show expected patina. Ball spike has a few shallow dents. Liner is complete but partially detached. Kokarden show light wear. PROVENANCE: The Cullen Smith Estate Collection. (02-17261/BF). $900-1,200.