Unusual spike

[Pontrest]

I recently picked up this pickelhaube spike. Upon further investigation, I discovered what looked different about it: it's shorter than a standard model 1915 removable spike. It fits perfectly on a spike base, but is slightly shorter than a standard spike. The brown paint looks really old as well. I was going to remove the paint, but have decided to wait until I determine what exactly it is, and why it's painted the way it is. Any assistance is appreciated.

 

[Spiker]

The M15 spike

1; Bayern frühe Artillerie und Kavallerie. (cross base) 2; Hessen (cross base) 3; Jäger zu Pferden (flat cross base) 4; curassiere (flat elips base) 5; Infanterie (round base) 6; Artillerie (round base)

www.pickelhaubes.com

 

[USN]

I do happen to have a curiously shaped and small spike base that is apart of a JR. 111 helmet I'm restoring. Maybe they go together?

 

[CLOVIS 57]

It would be necessary to take the measure because the small one seems to me standard for the infantry, the largest would then be that for the helmet of Jäger zu Pferde M15. Infra, on the left an M15 tip for Jäger zu Pferde and on the right an M15 for the infantry helmet. The Infantry point measures approximately 8cm and that of JzPf 1cm more.

 

[Pontrest]

The M15 spike

1; Bayern frühe Artillerie und Kavallerie. (cross base) 2; Hessen (cross base) 3; Jäger zu Pferden (flat cross base) 4; curassiere (flat elips base) 5; Infanterie (round base) 6; Artillerie (round base)

www.pickelhaubes.com

Ed, thank you for this reference. Once I compared this spike to the one on a leather helmet I have, I noticed they are identical. When they are on the helmet, they give the appearance of being the same size. It is only when removed and compared next to one another that the difference to the spikes of the JzP helme are noted.

 

[JohnS3rd]

Very cool to see these variations are out there and that folks on this forum assist each other.
Best regards
John

 

[Spiker]

Ed, thank you for this reference. Once I compared this spike to the one on a leather helmet I have, I noticed they are identical. When they are on the helmet, they give the appearance of being the same size. It is only when removed and compared next to one another that the difference to the spikes of the JzP helme are noted.

Glad to be of service.