Original German WWI Prussian M1895 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet with Original Cockades and Chinstrap - Dated 1914

Original Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous example of an M1895 Pickelhaube with a Prussian Wappen (front plate). As is seldom seen, this example has the original chinstrap. This example is stamped under the rear visor with a depot stamp: B.A.VII.1914 This indicates 1914 manufacture at the VII Armee-Korps in Münster. The spike on top denotes infantry issue, and it has the correct black and white (Prussian) and Tri-color (German Empire) cockades around the chin strap lugs. The Pickelhaube has its original brass front plate. The helmet does not have a size stamping but is around 58. The helmet is overall in great condition with crazing to the exterior leather but nothing serious. The liner is complete, the only issue being the tie-string is gone. This isn’t a huge issue, however. The chinstrap is an original example which is very difficult to find in any condition. The leather of the strap is wearing heavily but it is still very solid. The leather finish has some checking, typi