Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Helmet U.S. Flags and horsing around in general

and horsing around in general

and it is definitely solid

The scabbard is completely straight

This German three letter code (bzz) indicates manufacture by IG-Farbenindustrie

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Helmet U.S. Flags and horsing around in generalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Overall good condition to this officers spike helmet from a Prussian Infantry Regiment, most likely used during the Great War. The Pickelhaube of commissioned officers holding a rank from Lieutenant to Colonel are all identical in features, but not in quality. Quality of helmets within these ranks depended entirely on how much the individual wanted to spend. A lowly Lieutenant's helmet may be of much higher quality