Original WWI Imperial German Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Leather Helmet with Black Plume Bush & Case Category_Fusee Spring & Cover The plating has just a

The plating has just a bit of runner wear from being removed from the scabbard

The is below the level of the lock plate

"M3" is the RZM code for "party emblem" manufacture

which allowed local military commanders to designate "military areas" as "exclusion zones

Original WWI Imperial German Prussian Infantry Officer Model 1897 Pickelhaube Leather Helmet with Black Plume Bush & Case Category_Fusee Spring & Cover The plating has just aOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous example of an Imperial German Prussian Officers Pickelhaube with Parade Bush in great condition retaining its polished brass Prussian state officers wappen plate in the center. This example is particularly nice, in that it is mounted with an original correct Trichter (Funnel) and black Haarbusch (parade plume). This example comes in its original case which is missing the top cap & some straps. This