Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
As typical for Reserve formations, the lower scrolls are blank. The Reserve cross shows partial loss of the original silvered finish, as commonly encountered on original examples.
Fitted with the correct Other Ranks brass spike, mounted on a circular spike base secured by plain domed studs, together with polished brass front trim and rear spine, consistent with Baden issue. Complete with leather chinstrap and fitted with both the Reich cockade and the Baden state cockade.
The black lacquered leather shell retains good shape, showing honest service wear, surface crazing, and small areas of lacquer loss consistent with age. The interior retains the original leather liner, complete and undisturbed. No visible regimental markings, which is not unusual for Baden helmets.
Overall a sound, untouched example of a Baden Reserve Pickelhaube, offered in honest condition and free from modern restoration.
Condition Report
Shell with surface crazing, scuffs, and small lacquer losses
Brass fittings original and well matched
Reserve cross partially silvered, with expected wear
Leather chinstrap complete
Original leather liner present, showing age
No regimental markings visible.
Measurements
Height 20.cm
Width 18cm
Depth 24cm
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
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Porto-imperial German Baden Reserve Infantry Pickelhaube (Other Ranks), C.1900–1914
