Prussia, State. A Heer (Army) Em’s Pickelhaube, C.1915 Auction Sawyer of Kerrisdale (Vancouver)

Sawyer of Kerrisdale (Vancouver)

in charge of discipline quarters and rations at Military Depot No

silvering wear and contact marks evident on the reverse

The visitor to the museum can see historic motors and (racing) cars

bronze gilt with silvered two-headed eagle

Prussia, State. A Heer (Army) Em’s Pickelhaube, C.1915 Auction Sawyer of Kerrisdale (Vancouver)(Heer Pickelhaube). This is a well preserved First War period German Army EMs Pickelhaube, constructed of a reinforced blackened leather shell with magnetic metal reinforcements and embellishments. The helmet features downward sloping leather flaps at the front and rear, providing a partial visor and neck protector. The front of the helmet bears a magnetic metal stylized Prussian eagle clutching an imperial sceptre and orb, inlaid with a ribbon