Germany, Schutzpolizei. An Officer’s Shako, By J.a. Hierteis Archive silver frame and magnetic iron

silver frame and magnetic iron core

the right eye tooth with a gold crown

Footnote: This skull is similar in appearance to early SS skull except crossbones are polished

and GVI Memorial Cross with Marine Suspension (D

Germany, Schutzpolizei. An Officer’s Shako, By J.a. Hierteis Archive silver frame and magnetic iron(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