Original German Pre WWII Metropolitan Police Shako with Post War Helmet Plate - Size 54 1/2 One-of-a-Kind this example is marked WILKINSON

this example is marked WILKINSON for the famous Wilkinson Sword Company

government officials

It was eventually replaced by the Springfield Model 1822

The helmet is in overall very good complete condition with the liner

A handsome helmet in very good condition with origins of a country from whom Military equipment rarely becomes available

Original German Pre WWII Metropolitan Police Shako with Post War Helmet Plate - Size 54 1/2 One-of-a-Kind this example is marked WILKINSONOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early 1934 1935 produced police pattern Tschako in black that pre dates the more common green wool body version. This example was made and marked by Friedrich Becker & Co. K. G of Berlin. A great Polizei helmet (shako) as used by the metropolitan police, unlike some of the more common ones found in brown for rural police, this one is all black for the metropolitan police. Interior is fine, leather