Original German WWII Named Metropolitan Police Shako in Black French Gun Magazines 54 caliber barrel that was

54 caliber barrel that was 21 inches in length

The 12" fullered blade retains much of its original mirror polish with a few age stains

for use as side dish

The wood grips are excellent with matched cartouche inspector stamps

diameter reduced to

Original German WWII Named Metropolitan Police Shako in Black French Gun Magazines 54 caliber barrel that wasOriginal 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