Hessen Infantry Officer Pickelhaube

Hessen Infantry Officer helmet Model 1897. Black lacquered fiber body with gilded brass metal trim. Helmet has perfect form and firm stitching. The exterior finish is in perfect shape with a bright lacquer finish. No extra holes in the helmet body. The interior has leather officer sweat liner and silk headliner. The sweat leather is fragile and has a tear and some leather loss in front part of helmet.

The silk headliner in excellent shape. Front plate is the gilded Hessen rampant Lion that is held to body with split brad retainers. Hessen style crossed spike base with fluted spike. Base held to helmet with round studs. Flat chinscales on rosettes. Officer Reichs and Officer non-serrated Hessen cockades. Outstanding helmet that is uncleaned and untouched. Beautiful example of a Hessen Officer helmet.