GERMAN WWI AIRSHIP BATTALION ENLISTED MAN’S SHAKO.

Any objects whether uniform insignia, or other memorabilia from the German airship battalion’s of World War I are extremely rare, this airship battalion shako is the only example that is unit marked that we have ever owned in 50 years of being involved in this highly interesting hobby, main body good bright finish present, slight congealing to the rear peak, the front peak some minor crazing, both peaks securely attached to the main body, having its original leather chinstrap with matching white metal buckles and strap posts, one single national enlisted ranks cockade in red white and black, the black-and-white Prussian field cockade fitted to the upper part of the shako, the white metal Prussian front plate excellent condition. The nine tongued leather liner all intact showing minor evidence of wear use with its original leather drawstring very faint Hoffman Berlin maker stamp to the mid-tan leather of the interior, marked to the inner rear peak unit markings, L.A.1889 F.L.A.7( airship unit 1889 flying unit 7). For the serious collector of flying or airship items a very desirable item.

Code: 91132