Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Infantry Model 1915 Pickelhaube for Enlisted Ranks, Converted and Unit-Attributed Example Province of China and Victory Medal (2115639 PTE

and Victory Medal (2115639 PTE

two puncture holes on the right-hand side of the plaque

with short section of period ribbon

inscribed "JOURNÉE DE POILU 1915" below and engraver marked "R LALIQUE" (René Lalique) at the lower left

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Infantry Model 1915 Pickelhaube for Enlisted Ranks, Converted and Unit-Attributed Example Province of China and Victory Medal (2115639 PTE(Preuen 1. Weltkrieg feldgraue Pickelhaube Modell 1915 fr Mannschaften Infanterie). An interesting Prussian Infantry Model 1915 Pickelhaube (spiked helmet) for Enlisted ranks, constructed of a boiled and blackened leather shell. The crown is topped by a circular matte grey magnetic steel disc, fixed in position with four domed rivets, culminating in a removable spike of identical construction. A rear spine of similar metal construction extends from