Hello this is my first time on the forum I’m also on Waf. I have this shake which is Dutch but the badge seems to have replaced the original one. I don’t know what’s going on with this. I need help identifying the badge and what it was for.
Dutch shako?
Hello this is my first time on the forum I’m also on Waf. I have this shake which is Dutch but the badge seems to have replaced the original one. I don’t know what’s going on with this. I need help identifying the badge and what it was for.
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The front plate looks like the symbol for Amsterdam?
Yes, Amsterdam badge.
Regards,
Jerry
Whateverits just an opinion.
Amsterdam coat of arms. Found this pic online.
What was the purpose of the plate? Is it police? Some organisation?
City of Amsterdam, not sure but Police or Fie or whatever other city officials need to wear an official item of headgear. You see it on buildings and even on bridges.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever
It may be worth looking into the design of the crown on the plate a little more, as I think it may have changed at some point. which may help to date the Shako, and/or the badge.
I only mention this as the only examples of the plate i have seen have a different crown.
I will have a quick google to find an image to compare.
This is what i mean.by bananamafia
The first image is reportedly a police badge (1890 to 1940)
The second image is a firemans helmet (date unknown)
The third is yours, note the different crown design.
The sheild is also a different shape, and there is no scroll.
Thank you very much. It seems like it might be a later version I would think. Condition is good.
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