Lot 5433

Description

Imperial Germany, Prussian Jager and Machine Gun Battalions enlisted ranks model 1895 shako, an old restored example, original black leather body refinished in high black gloss, overall heavy age crazing and blistering to the patent finish, original gilt brass Prussian enlisted ranks helmet plate with old lacquered finish, original cloth top cockade, the remains of the original leather chinstrap, semi-detached and missing a buckle and the right side model 1891 post retaining hook, missing both side cockades, original leather liner dry and with extensive damage to the sides and to the tongues. Some evidence of old glued repairs, very fine.