Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Infantry Officer’s Shako Plate certificate_of_authenticity A single piece of curved

A single piece of curved and polished dark brown wood comprises the handle grip

the right quillion maker marked "PV"

marked “RZM M4/27”

the hood measures approximately 42 cm (w) x 48 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Infantry Officer’s Shako Plate certificate_of_authenticity A single piece of curved(Helmadler fr Offiziere der Infanterie). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a double headed Austro Hungarian imperial eagle clutching a sword and orb, overlaid by a central raised coat of arms of Emperor Franz Joseph, with a clip emanating from the lower edge of the crown to accommodate an accompanying shakos chinstrap, the reverse retaining both lugs, unmarked, measuring 8 cm (w) x 9. 5 cm (h), demonstrating minor surface