Spiked Helmet Collection

Model 1842 Prussian Pickelhaube Helmet
3056359 Model 1842 Prussian Pickelhaube Helmet ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Model 1842 Prussian Pickelhaube Officer's Spike Helmet ); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Napoleonic wars, m1815 Baden Dragoon helmet
3030195 Napoleonic wars, m1815 Baden Dragoon helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: m1815 Baden Dragoon Wachtmeister's crested helmet of Grand Duke Carl 1811-1818); © Don Troiani

Model 1842 Prussian Pickelhaube Helmet
3056356 Model 1842 Prussian Pickelhaube Helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: Model 1842 Prussian Pickelhaube Officer's Spike Helmet); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

World War I illustration
3783664 World War I illustration; (add.info.: World War I illustration, from In Arms for Russia. Two men hide from a German soldier. British childrens fiction, c. 1917)

Prussian military weakness - World War I caricature
3783646 Prussian military weakness - World War I caricature; (add.info.: Prussian military weakness - World War I caricature (British)

World War I anti-German propaganda postcard (litho)
3094438 World War I anti-German propaganda postcard (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I anti-German propaganda postcard)

Kaiser Wilhelm II observing troops from Hanover, Oldenburg and Brunswick Regiments crossing the River San from
3638318 Kaiser Wilhelm II observing troops from Hanover, Oldenburg and Brunswick Regiments crossing the River San from the heights above Jaroslaw, Poland (litho) by Schmidt, Hans W

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Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (colour litho)
3639643 Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (colour litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), German statesman

Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (b / w photo)
3103038 Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (b/w photo) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), German statesman

Kaiser Wilhelm II and German airship constructor Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin after the landing of one of Zeppelins
3104793 Kaiser Wilhelm II and German airship constructor Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin after the landing of one of Zeppelins airships (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

The Study of Kaiser Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany
CHT218660 The Study of Kaiser Wilhelm I (1797-1888) King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Landwehrlied (Army Song) (b / w photo)
3638693 Landwehrlied (Army Song) (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landwehrlied (Army Song).); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany in conversation with airship constructor Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin (b / w photo)
3104796 Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany in conversation with airship constructor Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kaiser Wilhelm II and German airship constructor Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin at Tegel airfield, Berlin
3104781 Kaiser Wilhelm II and German airship constructor Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin at Tegel airfield, Berlin, 29 August 1909 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

Banquet in honour of the birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, Frankfurt, 27 January 1897 (litho)
3104951 Banquet in honour of the birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, Frankfurt, 27 January 1897 (litho) by German School

Speech by Mayor Dr Reike to German airship constructor Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin (b / w photo)
3104800 Speech by Mayor Dr Reike to German airship constructor Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and his generals (colour litho)
3102299 Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and his generals (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and his generals)

Kaiser Wilhelm II and Empress Victoria Augusta of Germany with airship constructor Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin at
3104797 Kaiser Wilhelm II and Empress Victoria Augusta of Germany with airship constructor Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin at Tegel, Berlin

Caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany (b / w photo)
3102337 Caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany)

Otto von Bismarck, Prussian statesman (chromolitho)
1093563 Otto von Bismarck, Prussian statesman (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), Prussian statesman

Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (litho)
3102525 Otto von Bismarck, German statesman (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), German statesman

Persevere! Trust in God! (colour litho)
3102300 Persevere! Trust in God! (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persevere! Trust in God! August von Mackensen, German First World War general)

A sailor in the gondola of Zeppelin LZ III at the Tegel firing range, Berlin, 1909 (b / w photo)
3104780 A sailor in the gondola of Zeppelin LZ III at the Tegel firing range, Berlin, 1909 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Symbol: The Spiked Helmet in German History" In the realm of World War I anti-German propaganda, one iconic image stood out - the spiked helmet. This lithographic postcard depicted Kaiser Wilhelm II observing troops from Hanover, Oldenburg, and Brunswick Regiments crossing the River San from the heights above Jaroslaw, Poland. The spiked helmet worn by these soldiers became a potent symbol of German militarism. But this headgear's significance extended beyond wartime imagery. Otto von Bismarck, renowned German statesman, was also captured wearing it in both color lithographs and black-and-white photographs. As an influential figure who played a pivotal role in unifying Germany under Emperor Wilhelm I's rule, Bismarck embodied strength and authority associated with this distinctive headpiece. The spiked helmet even found its place alongside technological advancements of its time. A black-and-white photo showcased Kaiser Wilhelm II conversing with airship constructor Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin after one of Zeppelins' airships landed successfully. This meeting at Tegel airfield further highlighted how this traditional military accessory transcended boundaries between war and progress. Moreover, banquets held to honor Kaiser Wilhelm II's birthday provided another platform for displaying his power as he donned his regal attire complete with the spiked helmet. These grand events were often immortalized through colorful lithographs that emphasized not only celebration but also imperial might. Amidst all these visual representations emerged Landwehrlied (Army Song), a poignant black-and-white photograph capturing soldiers singing passionately while proudly sporting their spiked helmets during training exercises. It demonstrated how deeply ingrained this symbol had become within German military culture. Ultimately, whether adorning historical figures like Bismarck or serving as a conversation starter between Kaiser Wilhelm II and Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin at Tegel airfield or Frankfurt banquet halls; the spiked helmet remained an enduring emblem of German power, military prowess, and national identity.