Germany, Reichsbahn. An Assmann & Söhne Manufacturer’s Quality Test Board certificate_of_authenticity it appears the shako has

it appears the shako has been named

ELLIS & CO 1914" on the reverse

chip in the blue enamels of the obverse centrepiece to the right of St

(Reichskampf München Teilnehmerabzeichen)

Germany, Reichsbahn. An Assmann & Söhne Manufacturer’s Quality Test Board certificate_of_authenticity it appears the shako hasThree old style gilt buttons with raised eagle; three gilt Police buttons; two silvered buttons for drivers; three grey buttons; grey waist hook (Taillenhaken); grey side hook (Seitenhaken); old style silvered collar tab cyphers for drivers (22650X); old style gilt collar tab cypher for railcar inspectors (12141S); old style gilt collar tab cypher for engine car drivers (Triebwagenfhrer) (18061S); old style gilt collar tab cypher for railroad foremen