Prussian 1st or 2nd Jäger Battalion Officer Shako

Prussian 1st or 2nd Jäger Battalion - Officer Shako post 1899. From a distinguished American Collection. All original shako. Officer quality black felt covered leather shako with gilded brass trim that is in MINT condition. The helmet body is in excellent shape with fine form and firm stitching. Two holes in helmet body besides the split brads (see photos). The cloth portion of the shako is in excellent condition with no moth damage. Large size. The helmet interior has mint conditioned officer style sweat leather and green silk headliner. Silk is stamped with "Diringer Munchen". Diringer was a famous costums "verleih" (rental) place in Munich after the war. We have seen many original pieces in our 30 years of experience form this place.

The frontplate in in beautiful fire gilt finish is the Prussian Eagle with the Vaterland Bandeau and the "FWR" following the "Old Regiments" tradition. The frontplate is secured to the helmet body with two split brad retainers. For this reason we have not removed the fronplate for photography. Flat fire gilt chinscales on rosettes. Single Officer style Reichs cockade. Fine officer silver bullion with black center. 100% all original and untouched officer’s shako. Outstanding and rare helmet from the finest Provenance.

A copy of the label from Diringer is enclosed inside the lining.