An Officer's Shako from Jäger Battalion 10
Black felt covered body with black leather front and rear visors. Gilt front plate of Prussian Eagle with battle honor banners, attached by two splintas. Silver bullion Prussian officer field badge backed with black velvet. Gold flat chin scale straps with side posts. One officer Imperial cockade, torn dark brown leather sweatband, cream silk lining. Size ca. 64 cm. Cf. Buyer’s Guide for Headgear of The Imperial German Army circa 1914, James D. Turinetti, 2015-16 edition, p. 15. USA lot - more info here
Condition: II
Condition: II
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Black felt covered body with black leather front and rear visors. Gilt front plate of Prussian Eagle with battle honor banners, attached by two splintas. Silver bullion Prussian officer field badge backed with black velvet. Gold flat chin scale straps with side posts. One officer Imperial cockade, torn dark brown leather sweatband, cream silk lining. Size ca. 64 cm. Cf. Buyer’s Guide for Headgear of The Imperial German Army circa 1914, James D. Turinetti, 2015-16 edition, p. 15. USA lot - more info here
Condition: II
Condition: II
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
