WW1 Imperial German Ersatz Pickelhaube of Prussia

A rare other ranks ersatz canvas covered felt pickelhaube of Prussia with all brass fittings & green grey leather edging to rear peak.
Many variations of these Ersatz helmets exist the example shown with multi panelled twill cotton canvas over a hardened felt base. A fine hemp weave chinstrap adorns the piece , this having brass buckles. Both cockades present to each side. To interior is a heavily worn leather lining , size marked '55 within a circle to crown. The underside of the rear peak shows markings of 'BAIII' for the armeekorps & also a crossed out regimental marking accompanied by a small 'f' within a square telling us that this helmet was repaired at a repair at a depot & most likely reissued .

Code: 14594