Original Imperial German WWI Kingdom of Saxony Infantry Officer’s Model 1897 Pickelhaube Helmet with Officer’s Cockades & Chinscales U.S. Civil War Sesame was later equipped to

Sesame was later equipped to act as a plane guard within the Home Fleet

Inside lining and sweatband with no issues and wonderful maker marking

These were the higher administrative officers (Intendanten) in ranks from captain to lieutenant general

under Walter Nehring

The eyepiece is still present and is in one piece but is dried out with cracking present

Original Imperial German WWI Kingdom of Saxony Infantry Officer’s Model 1897 Pickelhaube Helmet with Officer’s Cockades & Chinscales U.S. Civil War Sesame was later equipped toOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very fine private purchase Imperial German officers Pickelhaube for an infantry officer of the Kingdom of Saxony. The helmet retains its distinctive two piece Saxon wappen, tall officers spike, gilt chinscales, both officers cockades, lined visors, leather sweatband, silk skull cap, and original size label. Its Model 1897 configuration would have remained appropriate for wear through the WWI period.