Pro Patria: Relics & Trophies of War
Lot 222:
Description
Circa 1830s Danish officer’s dress shako, likely Model 1831, featuring a tall black leather body with brass trim and front plate. The large brass insignia bears the crowned royal cipher “FR”, consistent with the reign of King Frederik VI or Frederik VII. Includes lion-head bosses with graduated brass scale chinstraps and a faded white feather plume mounted in a brass holder. Interior is lined in leather with evidence of period wear. This type was used by Danish officers through the mid-19thcentury and is associated with the early years of the Danish constitutional monarchy and the First Schleswig War. TAGS: Danish shako, M1831 officer helmet, Frederik VII military, 19th century Denmark, First Schleswig War. Wear consistent with age.Slightly concave on right side. Chinstrap has loss and is missing buckle. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
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