GERMAN WWI SAXON INFANTRY NCOS PICKELHAUBE this is a late-war expediency

this is a late-war expediency for saving the wool

The back strap

the very finest officers' quality Melton cloth in Luftwaffe blue grey

the interior oilskin lining good with very faint traces of the  WD markings

The reverse displays the standard wide tapering pin

GERMAN WWI SAXON INFANTRY NCOS PICKELHAUBE this is a late-war expediencyA very nice clean leather skull, without any crazing, the front and back peaks securely fitted to the main body, both having some light congealing, all matching brass fittings, with an NCO quality front plate that has cross missing to the top tip, enlisted ranks chinstrap, and enlisted ranks state and national cockade, the Saxon state cockade being of the non serrated style, interior leather liner in deep brown in excellent condition, with its blue