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German WWI Bavarian Leather Pickelhaube

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German WWI Bavarian Leather Pickelhaube
This is a fine example of the rare Bavarian enlisted soldier's leather helmet. All the stitching on the front and rear peak are strong, original national and state cockades, correct front strap, all matching brass fittings with the standard brass Bavarian front plate. The brass spike rates excellent save for the loss of one of the four fastening rivets and exhibits hints of speckled ochre verdigris. The leather chinstrap and Kokarde (one Imperial red, white & black and one Bavarian white & blue) are included; the strap rates around good, being unbroken, somewhat scuffed, and prone to flaking and loss. The 8-tongue interior liner and drawstring are in good condition showing normal wearing on the edges. The exterior is solid showing very light signs of fine spiderweb cracking throughout with a 1/2'' tear on the left side of the rear visor. This is a fine example of a rare piece of headgear history. (31A11738-HC34) [John Micavich Collection] (1000/1500)