West Berlin Municipal Police Shako (Tschako) - Enlisted Personnel, 1950s Description: Authentic post-WWII West Berlin Schutzpolizei Shako, manufactured by the renowned Friedrich Becker & Co. K.G. This high-quality model features the post-1954 Berlin Coat of Arms (standing bear with mural crown), confirming its Cold War-era West Berlin origin. Technical Details: - Body: High-gloss black "VUPA" (vulcanized fiber) with dual side vents. - Insignia: Aluminum starburst plate with the Berlin city crest; silver/red oval cockade at the top. - Hardware: Original black leather chinstrap with dual adjustment buckles. - Interior: Classic 9-finger tan leather liner; visors finished in period-correct green anti-glare paint. - Markings: Clearly stamped with the Friedrich Becker & Co. logo and "Original VUPA" seal. Includes a hand-marked officer's monogram and traces of a "19.." service stamp on the liner. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The fiber body is sturdy with a deep luster. The leather liner and chinstrap are fully intact with light signs of authentic service use. A textbook museum-grade example. Reference: https://sammlung-online.stadtmuseum.de/Details/Index/1583992 Will be carefully packaged and shipped with Track & Trace.