Prussia, Kingdom. A Prussian Guards Officer’s Pickelhaube, By Clemen Auction Upon the ceasing of hostilities

Upon the ceasing of hostilities in Europe

and served under the command of the 2nd New Zealand Division

measuring 41 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) inclusive of laterally-pierced ball suspension

on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon with Heer/Kriegsmarine device

with clear signs of period wear

Prussia, Kingdom. A Prussian Guards Officer’s Pickelhaube, By Clemen Auction Upon the ceasing of hostilities(Preuen Garde Regiment Pickelhaube fr Offizier). A Prussian Guards Officers Pickelhaube, constructed of a boiled and blackened leather shell. Situated atop the crown is a gilded brass spike perforated around the neck with ventilation holes, and which is secured in place with a baseplate featuring four rivets. A bar of identical construction emanates from the back of the baseplate and extends down to a boiled and blackened leather neck guard. Riveted