Lot 3506
A tarboosh, tropical uniform issue for coloured soldiers of the Schutztruppe in German East Africa, circa 1910
Orders & Military Collectibles until 1918 | A90m | Live auction | 521 Lots
Hammer price € 6,600
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Sand-coloured khaki drill, the eagle emblem in embossed, non-ferrous metal fixed to the front with pins, traces of silver plating. The long neck guard sewn on, a stamp in black ink on the inside reads "B-A IX ...". The liner made of ochre-coloured felt, light brown cotton sweatband. Somewhat stained, but in fine, worn, original condition. Extremely rare.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
