WW1 German Pickelhaube of Bavaria ( Marked 21st Inf Regt )

A textbook early pickelhaube of Bavaria with regimental markings of the 21st Infantry Regiment Western Front - Somme , Passchaendale, 1918 Spring Offensive).
All fittings on this piece are in brass with a marking on the underside of the rear peak giving the regimental marking ' 21 IR 1902 ' . Front plate retains a high proportion of its definition & is firm to helmet. Both cockades are correct for Bavaria. The black leather chinstrap is 100% original & has correct brass chinstrap buckles & mounts. Interior leather shows heavy wear with a maker name within oval to underside of helmet. There is some movement to rear peak where stitching eroded although barely noticeable .

The 21st Royal Bavarian Inf Regt 'Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was formed in 1897 & saw extensive service on the Western Front at places such as the Somme , Passchaendale & the 1918 Spring Offensive.

Code: 12703