Original German WWII Named Metropolitan Police Shako in Black - Size 58 MG 34 Mounts It is marked with serial

It is marked with serial number ALB-363

patterned after European swords of the 19th century

The striker is held in the cocked position by the trip lever

The nose cone retaining latch is also marked bpr

Original German WWII Named Metropolitan Police Shako in Black - Size 58 MG 34 Mounts It is marked with serialOriginal Item: Only One Available. Early WWII produced police pattern Tschako in black that pre dates the more common green wool body version. Has very fine quality police eagle with aluminum cockade (often missing). A great Polizei helmet (shako) as used by the metropolitan police, unlike some of the more common ones found trimmed in brown for rural police, this one is with black trim for the metropolitan police. Interior is fine, leather is supple