An Ersatz Enlisted man’s felt pickelhaube.

[AndyM35]

Hello all,

This is haube that I picked up a little while ago very cheap. It’s in great condition but is unfortunately missing it’s liner which I accepted due to the overall condition of the helmet. Fitted with grey steel fittings ( feldgrau on the spike etc - a bit of mixed lot??) it is missing the front visor trim which, as I have read, was in response to wartime austerity measures. The chinstrap, note sure of originality...... Appears to have a Corp/depot marking stamped in the rear visor!? Would appreciate any further information.

Thanks,
Andrew

[real steel]

Amazing condition for its' age. I bet it displays nicely in your war room.
D.

[Politefaun]

It's always nice to see a pickelhaube posted, they're probably my favorite piece of headgear from WW1 and as real steel said it's in really great shape for being a 100+ years old. The condition of the outside more than makes up for the missing liner and its not like they're seen when the helmet is displayed. Can't give a definitive answer about the chinstrap but the crazing and wear is a good sign.

This site has some more info on ersatz pickelhaubes: Ersatz Pickelhauben

[MAP]

Very nice example. Do I see Felt over pitting?

[TWS]

Very nice example. Do I see Felt over pitting?

LMAO.

Cool Pickelhaube Andrew.

[AZPhil]

That is a very nice looking Felt haube. The condition trumps the missing liner in my opinion.
Great pick Up!!

Semper Fi
Phil

[Chopperman]

I have no experience with these but I like what I see.

[AndyM35]

Not sure MAP as I haven’t studied “Felt” lol....

[AndyM35]

Thanks for the kind words and comments all.

Andrew