Germany, Imperial. A Composite Pickelhaube certificate_of_authenticity loss of finish and oxidation

loss of finish and oxidation to the scabbard

Dual integrated loops near the reverse of the throat retain a period original olive-drab canvas belt loop

the lower left corner of the obverse bearing a five-pointed star indicating 915 silver content and an unidentified hallmark

the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “49” for Josef Feix & Söhne

He was married there and divorced

Germany, Imperial. A Composite Pickelhaube certificate_of_authenticity loss of finish and oxidation(Pickelhaube). A composite Pickelhaube, constructed of a boiled and blackened leather shell. Situated atop the crown is an oxidized magnetic metal spike, perforated around the neck with ventilation holes, and which is secured in place with a cross shaped baseplate with four rivets. A magnetic metal bar emanates from the back of the baseplate and extends down to a boiled and blackened leather neck guard. Riveted to the peak is an insignia consisting of