Rare WW1 German Artillery Regiment Pickelhaube With Early 'Grenadier' Style Eagle
A rare WW1 German Field Artillery Regiment pickelhaube with 'FWR' monogrammed 'Grenadier' eagle plate to front for the honoured 'Old Regiments' 1,2,3, & 6.
An M1895 Model for Senior NCOs it is fitted with rounded chinstrap scales as would be found on cavalry helmets due to there use of horses. The above mentioned Artillery regiments were considered to be honoured as ' Old Regiments' & thus were permitted to wear the old style 'Grenadier' Eagle helmet plate with FWR monogram on oval shield. In quite excellent condition the brass gilt fired fittings are immaculate with metal ball of the artillery totally unscrewable. Only minor scuffs to leatherwork . Interior lining is immaculate with no damage to any of the fingers . All fititngs are firm.
A rare item of Imperial German headdress .
Code: 12054