WW1 German 53rd Infantry Regiment Pickelhaube & Cover

A wonderful Prussian pickelhaube of the 53rd infantry regiment with green numbered helmet cover dating from late 1914 / early 1915.
This pickelhaube cover has belonged first to the 52nd infantry regiment then second to the 53rd. markings to the underside of the rear peak bear a crossed out 52nd regiment marking with also a 52nd Ink stamp to the inside edge of the cover. A sewn in nametag in the cover gives the name of a soldier serving with the 53rd Infantry Regiment. It is interesting to note that evidence of the numbers '52' can still be seen to the front of the cover , these removed when the green colour replaced the red late 1914. The pickelhaube itself is totally untouched with its original chinstrap & cockades all present & in good order. Interior of pickelhaube shows heavy wear.

Code: 12326