Germany, Schutzpolizei. An Officer’s Shako, By J.a. Hierteis Newly Listed with 229 Group being the

with 229 Group being the transport part of the Tactical Air Force

a raised tab in the medal bed for placement of the award

dates ranging from 1900 to 1918

both ribbon banners interlaced with branches of oak leaves and acorns

Germany, Schutzpolizei. An Officer’s Shako, By J.a. Hierteis Newly Listed with 229 Group being the(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