This is one of many helmets found from Scan The World's grandfather's basement. Copies of such helmet can be found at other War museums.

The Pickelhaube, was a spiked helmet worn in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries by German military, firefighters, and police. Although typically associated with the Prussian army, the helmet was widely imitated by other armies during this period.

In accordance with the 1915 regulations Pickelhaube would no longer would use brass, silver, or Tombak. All issued Pickelhaube would now use grey oxidized steel fittings for all Regiments. For units such as cavalry etc that wore brass or Tombak chinscales, these were replaced with a M91 leather chinstrap. The spike was now removable and fit into a corresponding bayonet-style lug on the round spike base as shown on this Model 1915 Saxon Infantry Pickelhaube.

This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.