Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Infantry Rolled Edge Felt Ersatz Pickelhaube Hold Siemens & Halske

Siemens & Halske

measuring 82 mm (w) x 81 mm (h)

Air Force Distinguished Service Order

2 mm (w) x 130 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and trophy of arms suspension

most of the paint on obverse worn off

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Infantry Rolled Edge Felt Ersatz Pickelhaube Hold Siemens & Halske(Preuen 1. Weltkrieg Ersatzpickelhaube aus Filz fr Mannschaften Infanterie). A very well preserved Prussian Infantry Ersatz Pickelhaube (spiked helmet), constructed of field grey pressed felt. The crown is topped by a circular gilded brass disc, fixed in place with four domed rivets, accommodating a protruding spike of identical construction, which features five ventilation holes distributed around the stem. Affixed to the peak is a gilded brass