Original German WWI Prussian M1915 Artillery Pickelhaube Helmet - Kugelhelm Military Flare Guns so most likely it was

so most likely it was never issued during the Civil war

silver-plated

Brass "D" guard enclosing brass wire bound leather hand grip

Our lovely example has top quality walnut grip plates and has the serial number of 733

to go to France

Original German WWI Prussian M1915 Artillery Pickelhaube Helmet - Kugelhelm Military Flare Guns so most likely it wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Imperial German Prussian Artillery enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks) pickelhaube. On this version of the Pickelhaube, a ball representing a cannon ball replaced the usual spike, leading this to be referred to as an Artillerie Kugelhelm (Artillery Ball Top Helm). The helmet is dated 1915, and nicely maker marked. In addition, it is stamped with a depot stamp for R. A. V. The M1915