Prussian Garde Jäger Bataillon Enlisted Shako

Prussian Garde Jäger Bataillon Enlisted Shako

M1915 enlisted issue shako has black lacquered leather body in very nice shape; obverse has gray metal Prussian Garde Jäger frontplate retained by leather wedges through the original and only set of grommeted holes, worn but pliable original black leather chinstrap, Reichs cockade and Prussian field badge.  Interior has 1916 dated Gardekorps issue stamp, and (incongruously) a unit stamp for the 1st Train Battalion. Has worn but pliable and black leather adjustable sweatband and liner with several fingers torn through or otherwise damaged.  Visors and shako body have finish craquelure but remain in very good condition without deformity. 

$500 - $700