Lot 907
A shako for Officers in the 2nd Prussian Jaeger Battalion
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A102m | Live auction | 931 Lots
Description
Black felt covered body with black leather front and rear visors; gold front plate of Prussian Line eagle with scrolled "FWR", attached by two screw posts and nuts; worn silver bullion officer Prussian field badge backed with black velvet; gold flat chin scale straps with rosette side posts. One Imperial Officer cockade, dark brown leather sweatband, white silk lining (new). Size ca. 53 cm. Cf. "Buyer’s Guide for Headgear of The Imperial German Army circa 1914", James D. Turinetti, 2015-16 edition, pg. 20.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
