Description

Original 1903 German Imperial Army Porcelain Pickelhaube Helmet Regimental Keepsake Pipe Soldier Identified Pre WWI 160th 9th Rhenish Infantry Landstrom Company Bonn Germany 1903. One of the finest examples we have seen. graded NM (Near Mint) for only mild signs of age and wear. This is an unsmoked example. The porcelain is Near Mint and free from any chips, cracks, breaks or grazing. The Hand-painting is NM- (Near Mint Minus) with mild signs of age and wear. The Pickelhaube helmet retains the majority of its original paint including the rear gold stripe and is free from any breaks in the metal. With original gold-threaded cord. Amazing condition.

Front Inscription:
Heinr Aretz
translation- Heinrich Aretz
Sei Herzlich Willkommmen
translation- You are warmly welcomed
Gott mit uns
translation- God with us

Back Inscription:
Froh erwache jeden Morgen rauch dies Pfeifchen ohne Sorgen
translation- Wake up happy every morning smoke this pipe without worries
Andenken v.m. Neffen
translation- Keepsake for my nephew Heiricch
l.d.s.’ Comp. 9. Rhein Inft. Regt. No. 160 Bonn 1903.
translation- Landstrom Company 9th Rhenish Infantry Regiment 160th Bonn Germany 1903

History: This pipe was a gift form the Bonn Germany Mayor (Oberbürgermeister) Wilhelm Spiritus (actual pictured in description) to his nephew Heinrich Aretz. Heinrich Aretz would have enlisted and served in the 9th Rhenish Infantry Landstrom Company from about 1901 until 1903. A wonderful German pipe, with a back story and a truly unique piece of German military history.