Lot 79
Prussian M1915 Jäger Shako
Opening: $250
Prussian M1915 Jäger Shako
Enlisted issue shako has black lacquered leather body which remains in very nice overall condition. Obverse has wartime gray Prussian shako size frontplate, which is retained through the original set of grommeted holes by leather wedges. Shako has an original black leather chinstrap with gray hardware which secures National cockade. Chinstrap is original and intact but has been heavily oiled. Crown has a small size Prussian field badge. Interior of the crown has "1916" date and maker's stamp. Brown leather combination sweatband and liner is pliable and remains in good condition, shows wear and has some fragile spots but has escaped being oiled and is complete with the original draw cord. Shako remains in excellent overall condition without visor deformity or any or the other problems that normally are found with these.
$500 - $700