Duitsland – Hoed – 1960-1970

German Police "Polizei" Shako – 1960s – Friederich Becker & Co. – with Original 1960s Newspaper ClippingUp for auction is an authentic German police shako from the 1960s, manufactured by Friederich Becker & Co., a well-known postwar supplier of police headgear in the Federal Republic of Germany.DescriptionThis shako is in good condition for its age and reflects all the typical features of the West German police models from the post-war era.The front is fitted with the large metal starburst badge featuring a crowned shield with a red lion, used by several Landespolizei units of the time. The original top-mounted cockade with red center is still present and gives the helmet its distinctive ceremonial appearance.The leather chinstrap, complete with both buckles, is fully intact — an element often missing on surviving examples.Special feature: original 1960s newspaper clippingIncluded is an original 1960s newspaper fragment discovered with the helmet. It contains period advertisements (VW 1500, VW 1600, Mercedes 200/67), confirming the era in which this shako was used and stored. Such finds add historical context and enhance the collectible value.Historical backgroundThe shako has a long and culturally significant history within German uniform traditions:19th century Prussian Army: Elite light infantry units such as the... lees verder bij Catawiki