WW1 German Spiked Helmet (Pickelhaube). Antique With Baden Coat Of Arms

My parents lived in Germany in the late 1960s and again in the 1990s. At some point while over there, they acquired this Pickelhaube. Its front has the relatively standard text "Mit Gott F Fuerst U Vaterland." A little research has informed me that this is a WW1 Pickelhaube as it was at this time that they switched out the more colorful golden plates for less visible/noticeable flat gray metal plates. The grey steel front plate depicts a Griffin holding a sword and shield, which was th...e arms of the German State of Baden.
The helmet is in pretty good condition overall. It certainly has no structural issues, and even the leather straps are in great shape. It does, however, have some scratches on the right side (when viewed from the front) and some sort of marbling on the left side perhaps as a result of an older repair. I tried to show both of these conditions in the photos. This helmet must have been for a remarkably small man as it only measures about  8 inches long and 8 inches high to the tip of the spike on the exterior and 6 inches wide 7 inches long on the interior. It seems to fit a head circumference of about 20.25 inches.
Unless otherwise specified by buyer, item will be shipped with USPS Priority Mail at an additional cost of $15.

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