Prussian Inf. EM M1915 Pickelhaube

[RON]

This one is a classic that most of us already own in at least 1 example but can anyone make out the markings to see if they match the (Prussian) wappen?
And apart from the strap which looks fake (or not?), anything else to red flag?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320752986396?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[overlord]

Although there's some cracking on it, the shell looks out of place compared with the other pieces, almost as if the liner and visor/bill were attached to a newer shell? Even though i've seen examples where the visor is crazed and the shell isn't....this shell just doesn't seem right with the rest of the parts. I'm far from an expert though...

 

[poniatowski]

Looks normal to me. Replacement leather on the strap (unless it's in unusually good condition).
Since the dome of the helmet and visors may have come from different hides and reacted slightly differently to the lacquer, what you see on this helmet isn't unusual. Remember too that the hide on the dome had to be formed to get its shape, whereas the visors were only bent. This means that the physical make-up of each is slightly different at the time of assembly. Over nearly 100 years, I'd imagine those differences will tell in the finish. Also, the visors will perhaps be the first to start drying over time because they're not a 'cup form' that helps retain moisture as the dome would be.
my two cents.

Ron

 

[RON]

Hey Ron, do you think those markings are OK/match the Prussian wappen--provided you can read these?

Here's another specimen; they keep on popping out...
Anything wrong there besides the fact the strap has been placed backwards for so long it seems to have slightly deformed/melted the outer leather of the neck guard...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260850484304?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;