Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Infantry Rolled Edge Felt Ersatz Pickelhaube Hold and numerals “65”

and numerals “65”

the reverse with two clips

Whitley Road

most of the paint on obverse worn off

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Infantry Rolled Edge Felt Ersatz Pickelhaube Hold and numerals “65”(Preuen 1. Weltkrieg Ersatzpickelhaube aus Filz fr Mannschaften Infanterie). A very well preserved Prussian Infantry Ersatz Pickelhaube (spiked helmet), constructed of field grey pressed felt. The crown is topped by a circular gilded brass disc, fixed in place with four domed rivets, accommodating a protruding spike of identical construction, which features five ventilation holes distributed around the stem. Affixed to the peak is a gilded brass