Bavarian Model 1915 Infantry Enlisted Pickelhaube - MINT.

Bavarian Infantry Regiments Enlisted Man – Field Gray Model 1915/16.  Absolutely MINT helmet that looks like it is brand new.  Black lacquered leather helmet body with field gray trim. The helmet body has a perfect form and firm stitching. There are no extra holes in the helmet body. The exterior lacquer finish is perfect with gentle age-related patina. Interior liner is the undyed leather tongue liner that is still soft and pliable. The original leather drawstring to liner is still soft and in place.

Stamped inside helmet body by the maker “Hans Romer – 1917 – Neu Ulm” and size “53” but no regimental markings on the back visors. Handwritten name inside front visor (see photos). The frontplate is the standard Bavarian crest in field gray that is held to the helmet body with leather wedges. The spike top is the standard M15 field gray style with twist off spike. Original leather chinstrap with field gray fittings that fit on side lugs.  Original Reichs and Prussian cockades.  

If you are looking for a MINT MINT example of a wartime field gray helmet, than this is it.  You will never be able to find a better example.