Germany, Imperial. A Composite Pickelhaube consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked “Hoffstätter Bonn” on

maker marked “Hoffstätter Bonn” on the reverse

He signed his Attestation Paper on April 15

with the seam covered by an intact wool buffer pad

G Wien) - stamped on reverse – badge retains most of the original finish

with nice Imperial seal on the bottom left corner

Germany, Imperial. A Composite Pickelhaube consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked “Hoffstätter Bonn” on(Pickelhaube). A composite Pickelhaube, constructed of a boiled and blackened leather shell. Situated atop the crown is an oxidized magnetic metal spike, perforated around the neck with ventilation holes, and which is secured in place with a cross shaped baseplate with four rivets. A magnetic metal bar emanates from the back of the baseplate and extends down to a boiled and blackened leather neck guard. Riveted to the peak is an insignia consisting of