Prussian Grenadier Enlisted Pickelhaube

Prussian Grenadier Regiments 2,3,5,6, 8 and 10-12 Enlisted Man helmet Model 1895 post 1912. Prior to the frontplate change, the Grenadier Regiments wore the Line Prussian Eagle with the FWR monogram on the eagle's chest. The Grenadiers changed to the wide winged eagle beginning in 1908 and ending in 1912. Black lacquered leather helmet with brass trim.

Leather helmet body in excellent form and has good stitching. Overall shell rates an Excellent with only some minor crazing to lacquer. Complete with full EM style leather liner in worn but still soft and complete condition. No extra holes in helmet body. Helmet has no legible markings. Front plate is the wide winged Prussian Grenadier Eagle. Eagle held to helmet body with original leather wedges. All metal trim is brass. Original leather chinstrap with a minor repair (see pics) and cockades. Prussian colors (white ring) looks to be re-touched. Helmet was polished by collector. Rare regimental helmet and frontplate. Bargain priced.