Original WWI Imperial German Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Leather Helmet with Case No Return and a round brass escuthchen

and a round brass escuthchen is on toe line with #2 engraved

The lock does appear to have been modified at some point

Whatever the case

After not receiving a replacement for the leather pickelhaube from the Prussian War Ministry

Original WWI Imperial German Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Leather Helmet with Case No Return and a round brass escuthchenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great condition, smart looking high end officer pickelhaube from a Prussian Infantry Regiment, which was most likely used during World War One. The Pickelhaube of commissioned officers holding a rank from Lieutenant to Colonel are all identical in features, but not quality. The quality of helmets within these ranks depended entirely on how much the individual wished to spend. A lowly Lieutenant's helmet may