Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet - Size 56 m meaning they were likely issued

meaning they were likely issued near to the beginning of the war

There are two copies of the same map sewn together at the end

though it is only slightly round

The brown hardwood grip is in very good condition with no cracks or chips

It is maker marked on either side of the folding top panel

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet - Size 56 m meaning they were likely issuedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a handsome original Imperial German Prussian Infantry officer's Pickelhaube in size 56, displaying the officer configuration commonly referred to by collectors as the Model 1897. Constructed from black lacquered leather with gilt metal fittings, officer pattern cockades, chinscales, and the characteristic removable spike tip, this is a well appointed privately purchased helmet of the type worn by Prussian