Baden 109th Leib-Infantry NCO Pickelhaube

Baden 109th Life Grenadier Regiment (Hdq: Karlsruhe) NCO helmet Model 1895.  Custom made (Eigentum) helmet.  Beautiful black lacquered leather helmet with silver metal trim. The helmet body has excellent form and firm stitching. No extra holes in the helmet body. The exterior lacquer finish is in excellent condition with no damage. No extra holes in the helmet body. All metal trim remains bright with original finish. The interior of the helmet has officer style sweat leather and brown silk headliner. Silk headliner has a large printed "H" (see photos). Inner visors are natural colored. All in excellent condition. 

The frontplate is the frosted white metal heraldic Baden Griffon with the star of the Baden House Order of the Loyal (Hausorden der Treue) on the breast.  Round spike base with round dome star retainers.   The silver spike that unscrews. Flat brass chinscales over silver M91 side lugs. Large Reichs and Baden NCO Cockades.

Much sought after helmet from an elite regiment.  The helmet is in a condition that is seldom seen today