Original Pre WWII German Black Leather Berlin Police NCO Shako by Manufacturer EREL Robert Lubstein Berlin 55. 21695. Original Pre WWII German Black Leather Berlin Police NCO Shako by Manufacturer EREL Robert Lubstein Berlin 55. 21695. Antiques & Militaria

Shako or Tschako, the distinctive helmet of the German Police worn during the 1920s and until 1945. The shape and construction is similar to the World War One Jäger helmets and Scharfshützen helmet. An early 1934-1935 produced police pattern Tschako in black that pre-dates the more common green wool body version. Has very fine quality police eagle with bullion wire 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 very good and the leather is supple with a clear Robert Lubstein Berlin 55 Erel Berlin sticker within (Erel is a very famous brand. The company is still making hats in Germany today. It stands for ER EL, first letters of name - last name of Robert Lubstein, the owner and designer.Until 1939 the address of the factory was "Berlin NW 21, Alt Moabit 105". Then they moved to the Heinrich Roller address and changed the label to reflect the change) and shows only light age. Complete with original leather chin strap. A small 55. The price includes UK delivery. 21695.