Officer’s Guard du Corp style body in tombac metal with silver trim. Helmet body is an 1890’s pattern with lower profile. Inside body shows 2 extra holes behind frontplate and 2 underneath spike base. Extra holes behind frontplate are due to the change from an active duty to reserve emblem. Holes under spike have are for extra retention screws that are not used with the parade Eagle now used. Frontplate is a large silver star of the Prussian Order of the Black Eagle without banner with a colored enamel center. Star has a large gold Landwehr Cross attached to top ray to the silver star indicating the wearer was a Reserve Officer. Large rounded tombac chin scales with cloverleaf rosettes over Reichs and Prussian 2 piece officer cockades. Impressive silver parade eagle on cloverleaf base attached to top of helmet. Parade eagle has gold crown to indicate officer. Helmet interior has sweat leather and silk liner. Inner back visor covered with black velvet. Inner front visor covered with green leather. Complete with special cardboard storage box for Parade Eagle. Elegant and rare regimental helmet. SIZE: PROVENANCE: The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Excellent. Helmet body in perfect shape. No dents or damage noted. Interior liner shows wear and use. Parade eagle is very good condition. 51585-12 RT (8,000-10,500)