Lot 6838
A shako M 1854 for officers of Jäger Battalions Nos. 1, 2, 5 and 6
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Body made of pressed felt with a fine black felt covering; lid and panels made of patent leather (crackled); front visor edged with a brass trim. On the front the royal cipher ‘FWR’, made of gilded brass, Flat brass scale chains, backed with leather, attached to screw rosettes. Large officers’ insignia inserted at the top, with silver piping and black velvet lining; reverse side in black leather. Inside, a wide black sweatband, with black silk sewn onto it (replaced); the front visor lined in green and the rear visor in red; the stamp ‘286’ inside the helmet cap. Signs of wear and age. A rare early headgear in good condition.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
