Model 1871 Preußen Eisenbahn Regt
 
Model 1871 Preußen Eisenbahn Regt (Railway) Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Pickelhaube. The helmet is unit marked to several Preußen Eisenbahn Regiments and Battalions. The Pickelhaube is also owner marked to a "Pionier Hönicke".

The Preußen Eisenbahn Regt was formed in 1875 as part of the Verkehrstruppen (Transportation Troops) and were tasked with the operation and repair of the rail lines for the Army.
 
 
A view of the issued M1871 Wappen (front plate) for Garde units. The M1867 slider system was replaced in 1871 by the proven system of a threaded bolt soldered to the reverse of the plate, and secured to the helmet shell by an internal brass nut.
 
The spike top is removable to accomodate a parade plume.
A rear view showing the massive rear visor and tall spike.
 
A side view of the Eisenbahn Model 1871 Pickelhaube.
The liner of the M1871 remained the same as for the M1842 helmet.
 
The helmet is unit marked "ER 2. 4.B.14.C" (Eisenbahn Regt 2, 4 Batt, 14 Komp) on the rear visor. It is also marked ER.3.1888, 2B 1893 and 3.C.II on the opposite side of the rear visor.
 
The Pickelhaube has a paper owner's label glued to the inside top skull to "Pionier Hönicke 3.Ep Eisenb.Regt.3."
 
 
An exceptionally rare grouping; the matching Waffenrock, Pickelhaube, and Schirmmütze for the Preußen Eisenbahn-Regt. To see the Waffenrock click Here.To see the Schirmmütze click Here.