Prussian / Nassau 88th Infantry Regiment "EinJahriger" Pickelhaube

Prussian/Nassau 88th Regiment (2nd Nassau) - Fahnrich, Model 1897. Extremely rare helmet Private Purchase helmet. From a major US collection. The helmet is the standard EM style black lacquered leather helmet body with all gilt/brass metal trim. Helmet body in excellent condition with firm stitching. Exterior lacquer has a few knicks but is in excellent condition. No extra holes in the helmet body. The interior has sweat leather and off white cotton (silk replacement) headliner. Inner visors are natural colored leather.
The frontplate for the helmet is gold washed EM Line Prussian Eagle and the banners "La Belle Alliance" on either side of the eagle's head and "Mesa de Ibor" and "Medellin" around the eagle's legs. The helmet plate is mounted to the helmet with EM style loops and leather wedges (see photos). The helmet has a Standard Enlisted Man spike base with round brad retainers. Flat chinscales that fit on M91 side lugs. Two-piece Reichs and Prussian NCO cockades and a EM back spine show this helmet is a Private purchase Fahnrich or Officer aspirant. Removal of the helmet plate shows this helmet plate has been on this body since it was made. Includes a single IR 88 Enlisted shoulder strap.
Extremely rare Elite Regiment helmet that is 100% original and untouched.