Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzpolizei Shako for Officer Ranks, with Parade Plume Auction Archive the straps are secured in

the straps are secured in place with integral loops at the tunic’s outer edges and with coppered magnetic metal buttons on the inner edge

spear in right hand

5 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension

The obverse shows the head turned to the right of Emperor Franz Joseph I

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzpolizei Shako for Officer Ranks, with Parade Plume Auction Archive the straps are secured in(Polizei Tschako fr Offiziere der Schutzpolizei). An extremely well preserved Schutzpolizei shako for Officer ranks, constructed of a sturdy vulcanfibre shell which is fully lined in classic police green wool felt. The crown is topped by a layer of flattened black vulcanfibre in a classic coffee can style, and is flanked on each side by dual ventilation holes covered by non magnetic metal mesh. A hollow channel set into the peak accommodates a period