WW1 German Felt Ersatz Model 1915 Prussian Infantry Pickelhaube

A rare WW1 Ersatz Model 1915 Prussian infantry pickelhaube in felt ( Filzhelme) with M1915 grey fittings & original chinstrap & buckles.
The felt pickelhaube began to be fitted with grey steel fittings at this point of the war to save on the previous silver & brass which were now needed elsewhere. All of the fittings to this pickelhaube are original with no damage to the Prussian front plate or the original brown leather chinstrap. All of the grey steel fittings are sound. The top spike still detaches , & is original matching to this piece. Both cockades present & in good order. A very subtle repair has been carried out to the front peak where a couple of small stress tears had previously occurred , this is hardly visible & only noticeable upon close inspection.
A rare felt pickelhaube & striking display piece.

Code: 12183