Original WWI German Ersatz M-1915 Prussian Pickelhaube with Pressed Paper Visors German Uniforms Made of nickel plated cast

Made of nickel plated cast brass with wooden grip scales

in full "cowboy" attire

and now show a lovely polished patina

and the rear trigger must be "set" for the hammer to hold at full cock

and the tassel on top is also in great shape

Original WWI German Ersatz M-1915 Prussian Pickelhaube with Pressed Paper Visors German Uniforms Made of nickel plated castOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an unusual example of a Prussian Model 1915 Pickelhaube which features pressed paper artificial leather visors. This is a unique ersatz helmet dating from just prior to the introduction of the more common fitzhelms and steel pickelhaubes. Imperial Prussian Line Infantry enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks) pickelhaube. The M1915 was the last model of Pickelhaube issued prior to the move to steel helmets.