Helmets 19th & 20th century

Pickelhaube

The pickelhaube is a helmet worn by various armies in the 19^th and 20^th centuries. However, it is primarily associated with the Prussian army because it was designed in 1842 by King Frederick William IV of Prussia. In some countries, such as Sweden and Chile, the police still wear the pickelhaube. Characteristic of the pickelhaube is the spike and the neck protection. In some countries, a horsehair plume was worn on the helmet. Cuirassiers and high-ranking figures wore a steel pickelhaube with decorations, while other helmets were usually made of leather.