Germany, Imperial. A Composite Pickelhaube Auction Archive and is wrapped with a

and is wrapped with a blackened leather band

Footnote: The Hereditary Order of Descendants of Colonial Governors is a hereditary society composed of men and women who can prove their descent from a colonial-era governor

When the Order was re-established in by presidential decree on January 13

36 mm x 118 mm each

rust evident on the hinge

Germany, Imperial. A Composite Pickelhaube Auction Archive and is wrapped with a(Pickelhaube). A composite Pickelhaube, constructed of a boiled and blackened leather shell. Situated atop the crown is an oxidized magnetic metal spike, perforated around the neck with ventilation holes, and which is secured in place with a cross shaped baseplate with four rivets. A magnetic metal bar emanates from the back of the baseplate and extends down to a boiled and blackened leather neck guard. Riveted to the peak is an insignia consisting of