Germany (Hessen)-Officer's Infantry Pickelhaube Auction dated December 19

dated December 19

WWII Legion of Merit Group to Major John J

The top crown of the pickelhaube has the distinctive Bavarian Cheveauleger clover-leaf spike bass and fluted spike

London Gazette 1 January 1959

and is mounted on blue ribbon

Germany (Hessen)-Officer's Infantry Pickelhaube Auction dated December 19Model 1915, First Pattern. Measuring 195 mm x 225 mm x 230 in height, this Pickelhaube is produced from polished black leather, with light crazing on both the front visor and neck guard. The leather on the dome remains smooth to the touch and the exterior stitching is good. It has silvered brass fittings, which includes the spike (with two ventilation holes), spike mounting base (with four pins), rear spine (with two bolts), front visor trim and zinc