Germany (Hessen)-Officer's Infantry Pickelhaube certificate_of_authenticity a rare document

a rare document

and Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (871

Shropshire and stating his occupation as that of Farm Labourer

Rev:- George seated on a throne being crowned by Victory

Accompanied by a duotang folder with his military biography

Germany (Hessen)-Officer's Infantry Pickelhaube certificate_of_authenticity a rare documentModel 1915, First Pattern. Measuring 195 mm x 225 mm x 230 in height, this Pickelhaube is produced from polished black leather, with light crazing on both the front visor and neck guard. The leather on the dome remains smooth to the touch and the exterior stitching is good. It has silvered brass fittings, which includes the spike (with two ventilation holes), spike mounting base (with four pins), rear spine (with two bolts), front visor trim and zinc