Prussian Officers Line Regiment Pickelhaube Help

[Alan]

Hello Everyone,

Let me start by saying, I have be collecting medals and badges for a number of years now, and really don't have a lot of knowledge about Pickelhaubes, really all I am after is one authentic, original officers version as a one of for my ever growing imperial bits and pieces.

So with that said, could you guys recommend a place or a dealer that has a good selection and is known to the community, also some thoughts on the attached pics and any suggestions in general would be greatly appreciated.

Many Thanks

[Alan]

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[Robert Shoaf]

Looks like a nice original pickelhaube to me.

[1corps]

Nice helmet! I believe it is missing part of the lining though. There should be a cloth piece above the sweatband that usually hides the top of the helmet on the inside with a slit through the middle to gain access to the parts underneath. Otherwise, very nice! Mike.

P.S. - DerRittmeister has some nice officer helmets. Pricey but nice.

[1corps]

like this

[Perry Floyd]

Another question to the knowledgable, should it have a backing plate on the inside for the spike as well?
The exterior looks super.

[1corps]

Another question to the knowledgable, should it have a backing plate on the inside for the spike as well?
The exterior looks super.

I believe that is also correct. Mike.

[joerookery]

Be very careful about this one. Spike and other parts have been removed. The replacements are not what you want. There are other problems. Try age of Kings and pickelhaubes.com

[Alan]

Thanks guys for your thoughts and suggestions

[Mike Dwyer]

Alan,

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