Germany (Hessen)-Officer's Infantry Pickelhaube Auction Sudlow joined the Civil Service

Sudlow joined the Civil Service and was later awarded the Imperial Service Medal for twenty-five years' faithful service

dated December 19

Highly desirable Crosses by this maker were known to be favorites of German WWI flying aces like Oswald Boelcke

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

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Germany (Hessen)-Officer's Infantry Pickelhaube Auction Sudlow joined the Civil ServiceModel 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