Lot 907

A shako for Officers in the 2nd Prussian Jaeger Battalion

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A102m | Live auction | 258 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.



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General Information

The post-auction sale to our "Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918" auction from November 4, 2024 has already started, and will run all the way through December 31, 2024. Until then you can purchase all unsold lots at the starting price plus the buyers premium.