Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1915 Infantry EM/NCO Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Mortars Kirschbaum of Solingen) and proof

Kirschbaum of Solingen) and proof marks

"The Empire achieved by sword hold dearly and high in peace

contractor 66 stands for firm Carl Eickhorn of Solingen

Both the chin strap attached to the outside of the helmet and the napestrap had very limited skin contact and therefore very little retention capability

and seldom seen

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian M1915 Infantry EM/NCO Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Mortars Kirschbaum of Solingen) and proofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition Imperial Prussian Line Infantry enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks or EM NCO) pickelhaube. The M1915 was the last model of Pickelhaube issued prior to the move to steel helmets. In accordance with the 1915 regulations these helmets would no longer would use brass, silver, or Tombak as the M1895 did. All issued Pickelhaube would now use grey oxidized steel fittings for all