Germany, Imperial. An M1915 Pickelhaube for Enlisted Ranks Auction Dark patina on KM

Dark patina on KM

A Heer Feldwebel/Waffen-SS Oberscharführer camouflage rank insignia

Footnote: Private John Smitzer of the 3rd York Unit

an Oldenburg Friedrich August Cross

It is ordained with scratches and light dings from use

Germany, Imperial. An M1915 Pickelhaube for Enlisted Ranks Auction Dark patina on KM(Preuen 1. Weltkrieg Pickelhaube Modell 1915 feldgrau fr Mannschaften der Infanterie). An M1915 Prussian issue Pickelhaube for Enlisted ranks, constructed of a black vulcan fibre shell. Situated atop the crown is an oxidized magnetic metal spike perforated along the neck with ventilation holes, and which is secured in place with a baseplate featuring four rivets. A spine of identical construction emanates from the back of the baseplate and extends