Original WWI Imperial German Navy Officer Bicorn Hat - “Fore & Aft” Lock Assembly which has unfortunately dried out

which has unfortunately dried out over the decades

who stamped the blade with a very small arsenal proof 昭 (Showa) above the top peg hole

(center illustration) See "History of the German Steel Helmet 1916-1945" by Ludwig Baer page 29 bottom illustration

and outposted the Mulde River

which are not the inlaid type

Original WWI Imperial German Navy Officer Bicorn Hat - “Fore & Aft” Lock Assembly which has unfortunately dried outOriginal Item: Only One Available. Great War Fore and Aft Bicorn hat for an officer in the Imperial German Navy, circa 1910. Black beaver pelt Silver Braid on the right side with tricolor cockade. Fore and Aft bicorn hat with Gold Braid on the right side with tricolor cockade. Silver Braid to fore and aft. Silk lining with leather sweatband showing signs of wear at the front. A wonderful World War One German Naval officer's hat! The Imperial German