Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Ordnungspolizei Em/Nco’s Shako, By Friedrich Becker & Co. Archive The holster measures 200 mm

The holster measures 200 mm (w) x 260 mm (h)

The Cross of Liberty is usually reserved for commissioned officers

There is also a flap-less pocket midway between the upper and lower pockets on the right side

and 20 July 1944

Naming is impressed in block capitals

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Ordnungspolizei Em/Nco’s Shako, By Friedrich Becker & Co. Archive The holster measures 200 mm(Tschako fr Mnner der Ordnungspolizei). An extremely well preserved Schutzpolizei EM NCOs shako, constructed of a sturdy matte black vulcanfibre shell with a protruding neck guard. The shell is topped by a flattened black vulcanfibre crown, securely held in place with a row of machine stitching along the outer circumference. The crown is flanked on each side by dual ventilation holes, each featuring blackened bronze mesh grommets. Affixed to the peak