Prussian 1870 Kurassier Officer Pickelhaube Helmet $ 2,450.00 Polished steel body with gilt trim, including the fire gilt Prussian eagle front helmet plate, visor trim, rivets, spike base, and neck.

Germany, Imperial. A Prussian Infantry Dark Blue Visor Cap, Named and Unit-Attributed Example, by Carl Rauschke

Jun 12, 2017 · Here's my uniform for a prussian soldier (infantry) from 1870-1907/15. This sevice tunic was produced in 1867-1887 (no sidehooks). The black trouser with red braid (1870-1895) had one little pocket on the right side (post 1895 the trousers got two pockets).

Prior to May 1848, officer's in dress and walking-out uniform were required to wear the felt fore-and aft hat typically associated now with the navy. For other duties, a Feldmütze was made available for officers.

Officer Feldzeichen were made from hand-embroidered bullion with velvet centers in the contingent colors. The example shown here is Preußen. The bullion officer Feldzeichen was also authorized to be worn by the two highest level of NCOs, the Vizefeldwebel and Feldwebel.

' bonnet ', a general word for "headgear"), also Pickelhelm, is a spiked leather or metal helmet that was worn in the 19th and 20th centuries by Prussian and German soldiers of all ranks, as well as firefighters and police.

Officers: Prussian officers during this period wore distinctive uniforms that set them apart from enlisted soldiers. The basic uniform consisted of a dark blue coat with red or gold collar and cuffs, depending on the rank.

Jun 18, 2009 · A helmet that appears to be an officer model but has a spike without officers “pearls and diamond” ring or without “star” retainers is usually a private purchase helmet of a One Year Volunteer or Officer Candidate.

The Prussian helmet, known as the Pickelhaube, is a spiked helmet often associated with Imperial Germany and was gradually phased out in WW1.