Can anyone ID this?

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spikeymikey

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Never seen one like this before:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ORIGINAL-WWI-GERMAN-PICKLEHAUBE-HELMET-BRASS-PLATE_W0QQitemZ280603668318QQcategoryZ156395QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4012.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D12%26pmod%3D190478408536%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5707415028065041454#ht_500wt_950
 
Before the introduction of the M16 Stahlhelm, it was realized that the Pickelhaube had minimal protection from artillery (Not to mention bullets), so the Germans would wear skull caps to protect them.

This one, rare indeed, once belonged to an Army Corps Bishop and fit under his helmet nicely (hence the wonderful and ornate design).

Evidently, if it fits a Pickelhaube, it's FOR a Pickelhaube. C'mon guys and gals, it's OBVIOUS!

:D Ron
 
poniatowski said:
Before the introduction of the M16 Stahlhelm, it was realized that the Pickelhaube had minimal protection from artillery (Not to mention bullets), so the Germans would wear skull caps to protect them.

This one, rare indeed, once belonged to an Army Corps Bishop and fit under his helmet nicely (hence the wonderful and ornate design).

Evidently, if it fits a Pickelhaube, it's FOR a Pickelhaube. C'mon guys and gals, it's OBVIOUS!

:D Ron
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:D :D :D
 
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