Prussia, Kingdom. An Infantry Reserve Officer's Pickelhaube United Republic of War Merit Cross 2nd Class

War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (gilt tombac

note that the eagle’s beak is nearly severed - possibly a manufacturing defect

Footnote: During the Revolutionary War in Italy

with evidence of mothing throughout

A grouping of three first war and Weimar period medals and awards

Prussia, Kingdom. An Infantry Reserve Officer's Pickelhaube United Republic of War Merit Cross 2nd Class(Pickelhaube). This helmet is constructed from polished black leather, re finished, with mild crazing throughout, the exterior stitching remaining intact, it has solid polished metal fittings, which includes the spike (with two ventilation holes and an ornate design at the base), with spike mounting base (with four eight pointed star pins), rear spine, front visor trim and chin strap (multi scaled with sliding lock), there is a three colour cockade of