Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Gendarmerie Em/Nco’s Shako, By Robert Lubstein Archive maker marked ""METAL ARTS CO

maker marked ""METAL ARTS CO

while an additional length of identical piping lines the outer edge of the crown

the obverse bearing a raised depiction of two gladiators grappling with a crocodile

and Lapel Badge: in silver gilt with red and white enamels

"PEKING" at the upper right

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Gendarmerie Em/Nco’s Shako, By Robert Lubstein Archive maker marked ""METAL ARTS CO(Tschako fr Mnner der Gendarmerie). A well preserved Gendarmerie EM NCOs shako, constructed of a sturdy matte black vulcanfibre shell with a protruding neck guard. The exterior of the canister is fully lined with a layer of fine Police green wool. The shell is topped by a flattened glossed brown 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