Germany, Weimar Republic. A Police Shako from the Republic of Baden, c.1918-1933

(Sicherheitspolizei Tschako). A Republic of Baden police shako constructed of Vulkanfiber with front and rear peaks, an adjustable leather chinstrap fitted to the front resting above the front peak and located on white metal post mounts, fitted to the front is a gilt metal badge featuring at its centre the Baden griffin grasping a shield, located above the badge is a gilt metal field badge cockade consisting of an oval with a red ring to the centre, the field badge is constructed of pressed metal, representing an earlier style used in the Imperial period when made of wire and cloth, the interior of the shako consists of a 9-tongue leather liner, stamped with the size “58,” manufacturer’s label faded, minor wear on the front badge, and in overall very fine condition.