Original* Pre- Nazi German Hamburg City Police Shako N 409. Original* Pre- Nazi German Hamburg City Police Shako N 409. Antique & Militaria

After the First World War, riots and civil disorder caused the reinforcement of the police with soldiers and militia. After the period of the German Revolution of 1918–1919 the Hamburg Police had a Sicherheitspolizei (protection or security police) and an Ordnungspolizei (order police). The Order Police were stationed in barracks. In 1920, during the Kapp Putsch the police, especially the leading officers, showed itself as unreliable. After several administrative changes the Sicherheitspolizei was dissolved and replaced by the Order Police. As of 1932 the police consisted of 21 units, with 2,100 men. In 1933, there were 5,500 men, including the criminal investigation units and the administration. An excellent example of a pre–Nazi German Police Shako (A shako is a tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a visor, and sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with an ornamental plate or badge on the front, metallic or otherwise; and often has a feather, hackle, or pompom attached at the top) with black municipal leather fittings. Black leather body with state cockade and thick alloy, Hamburg City Police helmet plate with rear screw fittings. Complete with leather chinstrap and original brown leather liner. The helmet is made by Hans Romer of Neu-Ulm (Donau). Size 6 & 7/8". In very nice condition. Price includes UK delivery. N 409.