Nice example of a Württemberg Pickelhaube, with both rosettes. Attributed to Karl Bienek with the Königlich Württembergisches Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 121 during the Champagne Offensive.

An original and rare non-removable spike Württemberg Pickelhaube, stamped 1895. This particular example was reissued in WW1.

This example features a black lacquered leather body (now showing age-typical cracking) with brass fittings all intact, including a vented spike mount, front peak trim, and side rosette. The helmet bears the large brass Württemberg state front plate coat of arms (Wappen), depicting a crowned shield flanked by the heraldic lion and stag, and the motto "Furchtlos und Treu" ("Fearless and Faithful"). The left side (as worn) retains the original national cockade in the colours of the German Empire (black, white, and red), while the Württemberg state cockade (right side as worn) is now adorned with a period replacement. (front peak is coming off a tiny bit, as expected with age. Can be easily repaired.) This pickelhaube has had some old repairs with superglue to the inner lining, front peak and rear.

Liner is very cracked and quite fragile, so must be handled with care.

Inside the helmet is a pencil-inscribed name, "Karl Bienek," alongside a "5" (likely a size marking). Research indicates that a soldier named Karl Bienek served with the Königlich Württembergisches Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 121 during the First World War. Records suggest that a Karl Bienek was wounded in 1915 during the first or second Champagne offensives which were part of a major engagement on the Western Front.

The original leather chinstrap and inner lining remains in place and the overall condition of this Pickelhaube is consistent with its age, remaining largely untouched and unrestored. This is a fine and honest example of an Imperial German spiked helmet.

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