Lot 5013

A shako for Officers in the 2nd Prussian Jaeger Battalion

A US Lifetime Headgear Collection and other Imperial and WW II Collectibles | A106us | Live auction | 510 Lots

Hammer price € 900

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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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The auction starts on Saturday Nov 8, 2025 at 2 pm (CET). Lot no. 5001 - 5511. Please note that the auction "A US Lifetime Headgear Collection and other Imperial and WW II Collectibles" can only be viewed in the USA. To arrange your personal viewing, please contact our colleague Mr. Jason Burmeister: jason.burmeister@hermann-historica.com Office: 419 333 0075 Mobile: 215 519 4077 Military Antiques Ltd. 1907 W. State St Fremont, Ohio 43420