Bavarian Infantry Officers Pickelhaube

Bavarian Infantry Officer Model 1897.  Beautiful Black fiber body helmet that has unfortunately been damaged on its right side (see pictures) with a small piece of fiber missing. Perfect form otherwise with firm stitchings, finish and trim. Square front visor with green interior lining, back visor with red lining. Inside calfskin and silk lining is complete but untitched condition.

The fire gilt trim retains its original finish. The frontplate is the mat gold type with the highligths in the shiny finish where craftsmen used "Agate Stone" to polish over. No extra holes in helmet body. This helmet has never been cleaned or polished. Gilt officers cross base maintained by 3 stars and one front center brad. Tall gilt fluted spike that unscrews. Gilt semi-convex chinscales (small brass piece to attach together is missing) maintained by rosettes. Reichs and Bayern officers Cockades present. Helmet remains as found and is sold as is.