Lot 925

An Officer's Shako from Jäger Battalion 10

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A102m | Live auction | 931 Lots

Description

Black felt covered body with black leather front and rear visors. Gilt front plate of Prussian Eagle with battle honor banners, attached by two splintas. Silver bullion Prussian officer field badge backed with black velvet. Gold flat chin scale straps with side posts. One officer Imperial cockade, torn dark brown leather sweatband, cream silk lining. Size ca. 64 cm. Cf. Buyer’s Guide for Headgear of The Imperial German Army circa 1914, James D. Turinetti, 2015-16 edition, p. 15.



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General Information

The auction starts on Monday, Nov 4, 2024 at 10 1m (CET). Lot no. 1 - 938. The pre-sale view will take place from Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2024 as well as Nov 15-16 and Nov 18, 2024 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET).