Germany, Ordnungspolziei. An Officer’s Shako Archive which had been established in

which had been established in 1881

each chapter with the names of the individuals in boldface type

In silvered white metal with red and blue enamels

topped by an inscription of “ERINNERUNG AN DAS KAISERMANÖVER” (“IN COMMEMORATION OF THE IMPERIAL MANEUVERS”)

loose on the hinged area

Germany, Ordnungspolziei. An Officer’s Shako Archive which had been established in(Ordnungpolizei Tshako fr Offizier). An extremely well preserved Ordnungspolizei 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, culminating in a lacquered black vulcanfibre visor offering neck protection for the wearer. Affixed to the crown is a flattened and black lacquered vulcanfibre coffee can