Germany, Schutzpolizei. An Officer’s Shako, By J.a. Hierteis Archive maker marked "BIRKS" and marked

maker marked "BIRKS" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

original ribbon with replacement brooch pinback

the reverse with a central visible rivet securing in place the obverse arrow

Police Long Service Medal 1St

measuring 45 mm x 34 mm

Germany, Schutzpolizei. An Officer’s Shako, By J.a. Hierteis Archive maker marked "BIRKS" and marked(Tschako fr Offiziere der Schutzpolizei). A rare and very well preserved Schutzpolizei Officers shako, constructed of a solid black vulcanfibre shell. The sides are fully lined in a classic police style grey blue wool twill, with the shell protruding into a gentle slope at the reverse, offering neck protection for the wearer. Affixed to the crown is a flattened and black lacquered vulcanfibre coffee can style fixture, securely held in place by a row