Prussian 8th Jäger zu Pferd "Pre-War" Enlisted Pickelhaube

Prussian 8th Jaeger zu Pferde Regiment Enlisted Man Model 1900 (pre-war configuration). Fine stamped metal “Lobstertail” in the "Jaeger zu Pferde" style. Helmet body blued with fine Tombac metal trim. The helmet body is in excellent condition with only a few tiny dents or bluing loss (see pictures). No extra holes in the helmet body. All Tombac metal trim is bright and even in color.

The frontplate is the Prussian Dragoon Eagle which is held to the helmet body with leather wedges. The spike base is held to the helmet body with split brad retainers. Heavy black dyed leather liner that is in near mint condition and is still supple. Heavy rounded Tombac of the unique JzP style chinscales on M94 side lugs. Original large size Reichs and Prussian cockades. Marked in back trim "57” for size and “8 JzP ”. Outstanding helmet that is in near perfect condition.