Original Imperial German WWI Prussian EM/NCO Infantry M1915 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet - Dated 1915 Martini-Henry Rifle I believe the knot should

I believe the knot should be facing the stock

having a good amount of the original crossgrain

This could indicate use by a Jaeger regiment

which dates back decades or even a century

The regiment arrived on September 8th 1918

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian EM/NCO Infantry M1915 Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet - Dated 1915 Martini-Henry Rifle I believe the knot shouldOriginal Item: Only One Available. A stunning example of an M 1915 Imperial Prussian Line Infantry enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks or EM NCO) pickelhaube in good condition. The M1915 was the last model of Pickelhaube issued prior to the move to steel helmets. In accordance with the 1915 regulations, these helmets would no longer use brass, silver, or Tombak as the M1895 did. All issued Pickelhaube would now use gray oxidized steel fittings