Prussia, State. A Heer (Army) Em’s Pickelhaube, C.1915 Auction Further down the rear seams

Further down the rear seams on either side where the ends of the straps of the belt terminate are small embroidered horizontal loops

all on a 57 mm x 58

Sawyer of Kerrisdale (Vancouver)

Footnote: This British First World War medal in Gold was sponsored by Sir Charles Wheeler

in charge of discipline quarters and rations at Military Depot No

Prussia, State. A Heer (Army) Em’s Pickelhaube, C.1915 Auction Further down the rear seams(Heer Pickelhaube). This is a well preserved First War period German Army EMs Pickelhaube, constructed of a reinforced blackened leather shell with magnetic metal reinforcements and embellishments. The helmet features downward sloping leather flaps at the front and rear, providing a partial visor and neck protector. The front of the helmet bears a magnetic metal stylized Prussian eagle clutching an imperial sceptre and orb, inlaid with a ribbon