Original German WWII 1937 Dated Late Pattern Rural Police Shako by EREL - Size 61 U.S. Militaria with this example marked on

with this example marked on the filter attachment with an unclear maker mark and dated “42”

showing a clear 1967 date

Known in German as the Große Gewehrpanzergranate (Large armored rifle grenade) - a

"Black Cat" was assigned to the company on 23 March 1966

Original German WWII 1937 Dated Late Pattern Rural Police Shako by EREL - Size 61 U.S. Militaria with this example marked onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used 1936 Officers pattern Tschako, made by Robert Lubstein under their very desirable EREL brand, a top class maker of headwear during the war. They manufactured many police shakos before the war, and this the later pattern police green wool body and brown leather trim, which replaced the original all leather style. This particular shako has some great markings, and is in an EXTRA LARGE