GERMAN WWI REGT 74 PRUSSIAN FELT PICKELHAUBE

An ultra-rare, helmet from WWI being the all one-piece felt ersatz helmet, regimentally issued to Infantry Regiment 74. It is generally very unusual to find any ersatz felt helmets that are regimentally marked. This helmet is not only regimentally marked, but it is also to the well-known 74th, one of the regiments that was entitled to wear the Prussian plate with the Waterloo scroll. The skull is absolutely perfect, no back spine ever fitted, non-removable brass spike and circular spike base ( the spike top is only a push fit to its base, the solder holding the 2 parts together has aged, as long as the spike is not pushed or pulled, the spike fits correctly ) with a matching coloured front plate with the Waterloo picked out in black. Original chinstrap with brass buckles. Prussian and State cockade. Lining all complete with its original drawstring. Clearly stamped into the interior back peak ‘I.R.74’ with a good, clear date of ‘1915’. Some light restoration to the fitting of the liner to the helmet is evident.

Ref; 88980