Model 1895 Preußen Landwehr Infantry Regt 31
 
Model 1895 Preußen Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Pickelhaube for Landwehr Inf. - Regt. Graf Bose (1. Thüringisches) Nr. 31, Altona IX. Armee-Korps. This helmet still retains the original high gloss finish.

A man could shave looking at his reflection in this helmet; it is exceptionally rare for issued Pickelhaubes to still retain the original high-gloss of the lacquer as this example does.

*NOTE* This is my first Pickelhaube, obtained in 1976 when I was fifteen years old!
 
 
A view of the M1895 Wappen (front plate) for Reserve and Landwehr Regiments. Note that the Fatherland Bandeau is absent on Reserve and Landwehr helmet Wappen, replaced by a silver Reserve cross. The obverse of the Wappen is identical to the M1891, but secured by soldered loops that pass through corresponding holes on the front of the helmet.
 
A rear view showing the 1895 sliding air vent on the rear spine.
A side view showing the classic squared shape of the M1895 pattern Pickelhaube.
The liner of this M1895 example.
 
The helmet is unit and owner marked "Oelze LIR 31" (Landwehr Infanterie Regiment Nr. 31) in pencil on the rear visor.
 
Two young soldiers wearing Model 1895 Pickelhaube. The tunics are dunkelblau with Brandenburg cuffs. Note the white cotton drill-trousers.