The spike remained the same as the Model 1887 and the Model 1891, however, the rotating neck was removed. The cover on this example is intact, and slides easily. Artillery and other troops did not adopt this feature until some time in 1914. This sliding vent appears to have been only utilized on Infantry helmets. This sliding cover allowed the user to increase or decrease the flow of ventilation in the helmet according to the weather conditions. To improve ventilation, on the Model 1895 issued Pickelhaube the rear spine on helmets worn by Foot Troops was equipped with a vent near the base of the spike which was fitted with a small sliding cover. The Reichs-Kokarde was to be worn on the right side of the helmet, and the state Kokarde was moved to the left. In 1897 the new Reichs-Kokarde in Red-White-Black was introduced for all ranks to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Kaiser Wilhelm 1st. It is complete with the Prussian (black and white) and German National Colors (red white and black) cockades around the chin strap lugs. The spike is in excellent condition and does rotate to be removed.
The crown of this leather helmet displays a vented spike mount on a baseplate. This example has nickle plated tombak which signifies an NCO rank.
The Preußen issued Wappen in 1895 were intended to be made out of Tombak (an alloy made from a combination of copper and zinc) but it seems that the copper-color was unpopular and they were soon replaced with Aluminiumbronze which has a very bright brass appearance.
This helmet features a lovely nickel frontplate (wappen) with the Prussian state eagle clutching a scepter and crown, over the King's motto, MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND (With God for King and Country, i.e. The spike on top denotes infantry issue and retains correct silver chinstrap lugs, cockades, and chin strap. It displays lovely condition with silver colored alloy Prussian spread eagle helmet plate and comes complete with supple original leather liner.
The M1895 was the final pre-1914 evolution in a long series of spiked helmets. This is a very good condition Imperial Prussian line Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer nickel plated Mannschaften (other ranks) pickelhaube.
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