Germany, Schutzpolizei. An Officer’s Shako, By J.a. Hierteis Newly Listed a raised tab in the

a raised tab in the medal bed for placement of the award

dates ranging from 1900 to 1918

moderate corrosion on the reverse

The collar is flanked on each side by insignia in the form of stylized bronze cherry blossoms

Germany, Schutzpolizei. An Officer’s Shako, By J.a. Hierteis Newly Listed a raised tab in the(Tschako fr Offiziere der Schutzpolizei). A rare and very well preserved Schutzpolizei Officers shako, constructed of a solid black vulcanfibre shell. The sides are fully lined in a classic police style grey blue wool twill, with the shell protruding into a gentle slope at the reverse, offering neck protection for the wearer. Affixed to the crown is a flattened and black lacquered vulcanfibre coffee can style fixture, securely held in place by a row