Black fiber body with gilt brass trim. Body has firm stitching and good form. Interior with sweat leather with silk head liner. Visors colored. All gold trim with gold star and the silver Arms of Saxony in center. Flat chin scales with non-serrated Saxon Reichs and State cockades. Center crest does not have a voided crown. Spike base is not ornamented as seen with officer helmets. Enlisted style back visor. Otherwise all officer construction. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Certificate of Authenticity from Helmut Weitze; The Doug Buhler Collection of Rare and Spectacular German Imperial Headgear and Pickelhauben. CONDITION: Excellent. Shows only age related patina. Mint interior. Interior shows use but no damage. 51586-17 RT (1,500-2,500)