A Prussian Enlisted Man's Pickelhaube Hold It needed only one spark

It needed only one spark to set off an explosion complete with a blinding flash

all four of which are hand-painted

Each side has two ventilation holes between the piping and wool band

Waters was awarded the China War Medal 1900 Medal

Excellent (1901

A Prussian Enlisted Man's Pickelhaube Hold It needed only one sparkA Prussian Enlisted Man's Pickelhaube This helmet has been untouched and original through and through. It is offered here just as it was found. Pickelhaube in polished black leather, smooth to the touch, with crazing on the neck guard, the front visor and milder crazing on top. It has solid brass fittings, which includes the spike (with four ventilation holes), spike mounting base (with four pins), rear spine (with sliding ventilation trap) and visor