Original Imperial German WWI Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Officer’s Leather Carry Case with Intact Straps Napoleonic July 30 Mine Explosion

July 30     Mine Explosion

This Non-Commissioned Officer Eigentumsstück (private purchase) Ulanka from Schleswig-Holsteinisches Ulanen-Regt

Many of the wealthy people contracted skilled craftsmen to make replications of armor and helmets to use as display and decorate their homes with

• Victory I

slightly worn condition with much of the wear present on the black leather trip

Original Imperial German WWI Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet Officer’s Leather Carry Case with Intact Straps Napoleonic July 30 Mine ExplosionOriginal Item. Only One Available. Germanys Pickelhaube helmet, distinguished by a lone spike jutting straight from its top, became a symbol of Prussian militarism in the early 20th century. Introduced by the Prussian military in 1843, the Pickelhaube was originally proposed for use by cavalry troops. The helmets, made of pressed leather, were developed as an updated solution to the conical shako hats worn by Prussians during the Napoleonic Wars.