Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Em/Nco’s Shako, Robert Lubstein Archive 20 mm (w) x 105

20 mm (w) x 105 mm (h)

In late October

the quadrants featuring clusters of five smooth silver rays

when the vessel was attacked by an enemy plane in the vicinity of Lingayen Gulf

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Em/Nco’s Shako, Robert Lubstein Archive 20 mm (w) x 105(Ordnungspolizei Tschako fr Mannschaften). A very well preserved Ordnungspolizei EM NCOs shako, constructed of a black vulcanfibre shell with a gentle slope protruding at the back for neck protection. The sides of the canister are fully lined with a smooth police green wool liner. Affixed to the crown is a lacquered black vulcanfibre coffee can style fitting, secured in place with heavy machine stitching around the outer circumference. It is flanked