Pickelhaube fresh out of the woodwork

[Tim Miller]

Got this fellow along with some WWI Trench Art (on shells), a WWII USMC SMG pouch, Shoulder holster, and a Jap Bayonet. All from the same family - the WWI items from the guys Grandfather, the WWII items were his fathers. Haube hasn't been messed with, but has seen better days. From this site and internet searching I gather that it is an enlisted infantrymans haube. That's about all I know. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to get an idea of what a fair price would be for this piece as I plan on posting it here. From some of the Ebay auctions I've checked it seems that around $200 would be fair. That sound about right? Thanks and take care.

[Tim Miller]

Pickelhaube fresh out of the woodwork

Side. The Plate on the Front (Eagle) seems a bit loose and is not tight to the haube. The Rib running down the back seems to have pulled away from the back. Is this due to haube shrinkage?

[Tim Miller]

Pickelhaube fresh out of the woodwork

Stud is missing from this side of visor. Metal rim has pulled away slightly.

[Tim Miller]

Pickelhaube fresh out of the woodwork

Missing National Colors Disk.

[Tim Miller]

Pickelhaube fresh out of the woodwork

Liner.

[Tim Miller]

Pickelhaube fresh out of the woodwork

Inside Markings.

[Tim Miller]

Pickelhaube fresh out of the woodwork

Other side. Thanks guys. Take care.

Tim

[Daniel Murphy]

Tim,
I would say closer to $350-$400, or more. Parted out, the chinstrap and the removable spike are worth $100 each. Do not part it out, I am just making a point. You already have the name and regiment of the original German owner , Unteroffizier (corporal) Steinwehr ? of the 20th Infanterie Regiment). If you include a history of where it came from, Vets name, Regiment , Division , where he captured it, etc. it makes a plain helmet more desirable. And makes it worth more. We can also find where his unit and the German unit collided and document the area of probable capture. This is about preserving history and that is the history of the helmet. If you do not preserve this history no one else can.
Dan Murphy

[Gary Jucha]

Agree with Dan

I agree with Dan, ... the "Haube" would be about £200 - £300 GBP, ($400 +)

Gary J. - England

(Interesting to note the Eagle does not seem to be the cast Brass type)

[Rendsburg]

I agree with both.
Otto

[Tim Miller]

Thanks

Thanks fellas. I would never part-out the haube - as you said, it is about preserving history. I tried desperately to get the unit history of the grandfather and father. Unfortunately all I got was that his father was a Marine in the Pacific during WWII - a given as the Jap Bayo came with the USMC pouch. I'll post at a fair price on the site. Hope it goes to a good home. Thanks again & take care.