Germany, Schutzpolizei. An Officer’s Shako, By J.a. Hierteis certificate_of_authenticity 132” (“IN MEMORY OF MY

132” (“IN MEMORY OF MY SERVICE TIME

the bar measuring 10

" below and engraver marked "BHM" below the angel at the left

London (National Scheme for Disabled Men)

Type III (1894-1918) (bronze

Germany, Schutzpolizei. An Officer’s Shako, By J.a. Hierteis certificate_of_authenticity 132” (“IN MEMORY OF MY(Tschako fr Offiziere der Schutzpolizei). A rare and very well preserved Schutzpolizei Officers shako, constructed of a solid black vulcanfibre shell. The sides are fully lined in a classic police style grey blue wool twill, with the shell protruding into a gentle slope at the reverse, offering neck protection for the wearer. Affixed to the crown is a flattened and black lacquered vulcanfibre coffee can style fixture, securely held in place by a row