WW1 German Prussian M15 'Jäger Zu Pferde' enlisted steel spike helmet 1916

Attractive and original World War I Prussian Model 1915 Jäger zu Pferde enlisted ranks Pickelhaube, constructed with a blued steel 'lobster tail' body, as prescribed for mounted Jäger units. The helmet is fitted with the correct field-grey enlisted ranks helmet plate, centrally mounted, and retains its M1915 pattern removable grey metal spike with cross base, allowing conversion for field service. The original leather enlisted ranks chinstrap is present, accompanied by the correct later small pattern Prussian state and Reich cockades. To the rear, the helmet features the characteristic lobster tail neck guard, secured with flat, regulation rivets. The underside of the front peak shows its original green painted finish, while the underside of the rear peak retains the correct blackened finish, both strong indicators of originality. The interior is complete with an original, but restored, leather liner. Shows a maker mark and date 1916 inside the dome. Overall very good original condition, perhaps cleaned for display by a previous collector.