Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako by Spindlbauer Category_Brunswick Guns Rare and ready to display

Rare and ready to display

The reverse is stencil painted RAF LACKENHEATH which was a U

whereas paratroops were all volunteers

It is painted in a greenish Feldgrau (field gray) often seen on early issue helmets

Their weapons of choice were claymores and homemade booby traps

Original 19th Century Imperial Austrian Infantry Officer Shako by Spindlbauer Category_Brunswick Guns Rare and ready to displayOriginal Item: Only One Available. Black felt body with leather crown, band and visor. Has single wide band of gold braid around the base of the crown, faded gold visor trim and cord. Complete with gilt eagle plate. Missing cockade. Lined in cream silk with leather sweatband. Nicely maker marked in gold Mortiz Spindlbauer. Size maker 53 3 8 meaning it was custom made. Overall very nice condition with expected wear from age present.