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Bavarian Enlisted Infantry Pickelhaube Helmet
| Categories | Figural - Inanimate |
| Type | Military |
| Material | Brass, White metal |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Germany |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 3” x 4 ½” high |
An inkwell in the form of a Bavarian Pickelhaube. It bears the Bavarian coat of arms, which includes lions rampant. The motto on the helmet “In treue fest” translates as “steadfast in loyalty”.
Sold for $149 in November 2023
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