Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Ordnungspolizei Em/Nco’s Shako, By Friedrich Becker & Co. Auction at the centre of the

at the centre of the cross is an oak leaf wreath and the date 1815

Salisbury Plain

The cross guard has fantastic details to the eye

(Albrechts-Orden Großkreuz)

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Ordnungspolizei Em/Nco’s Shako, By Friedrich Becker & Co. Auction at the centre of the(Tschako fr Mnner der Ordnungspolizei). An extremely well preserved Schutzpolizei EM NCOs shako, constructed of a sturdy matte black vulcanfibre shell with a protruding neck guard. The shell is topped by a flattened black vulcanfibre crown, securely held in place with a row of machine stitching along the outer circumference. The crown is flanked on each side by dual ventilation holes, each featuring blackened bronze mesh grommets. Affixed to the peak