Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Army Em/Nco’s M1895 Pickelhaube Hold The lid retains a fully

The lid retains a fully intact manufacturer’s label reading “П

II Class Medal (in silvered brass

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Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Army Em/Nco’s M1895 Pickelhaube Hold The lid retains a fully(Heer Pickelhaube). A Prussian Army EM NCOs M1895 Pickelhaube, constructed of a reinforced blackened leather shell. Affixed to the crown with four rivets is a circular bronze disc from which emanates a tapering spike of identical construction. A curved bronze bar meets the disc and extends down through the back of the Pickelhaube. Riveted to the peak is a bronze insignia consisting of a highly detailed Prussian imperial eagle, clutching an orb and