Bavaria, Kingdom. An Officer’s Pickelhaube Archive both centrepieces in silver gilt

both centrepieces in silver gilt with blue enamels

the obverse bears a central downwards facing sword

which is otherwise unmarked

During his military career

Matthews Australian Imperial Force - British War Medal (LIEUT

Bavaria, Kingdom. An Officer’s Pickelhaube Archive both centrepieces in silver gilt(Bayern Pickelhaube fr einen Offizier). A refurbished example Bavarian Officers Pickelhaube, constructed of a pressed black leather shell. The crown is topped by a cruciform brass plate which is secured in position with four domed rivets. Emanating from the centre of the plate is a ribbed brass spike, in turn extending from a shaft featuring six ventilation holes. A brass bar extends from the back of the plate and terminates at the rim. Riveted to the