1880’s Philadelphia Home Guard Shako / Battlefield Military Museum Gettysburg, Pa The sword features the classic

The sword features the classic  lion’s head pommel

President of the German Weimar Republic

Authentic / Awarded for wounds in combat / The wound badge was instituted in three classes black

the reverse with two armored soldiers forcing open the jaws of a crocodile in allegory of the British hold on the Suez Canal

often employed in two to four pieces as part of a typical rifle platoon

1880’s Philadelphia Home Guard Shako / Battlefield Military Museum Gettysburg, Pa The sword features the classicThis Shako was purchased from the auction house tasked with the liquidation of the well known Battlefield Military Museum in Gettysburg, Pa. It was on display in the museum from 1972 2024 when it closed All museum tags and auction number remain on the Shako You will receive a copy of the auction flyer Shako size is 7 1 8 There is wear and imperfections Please look at the photos for overall condition and quality Inquire with any questions