For the Polizei tschako experts out there: I know that the officer rank Schupo tschakos by Erel had some cloth padding behind the eagle. Was this feature unique to Erel, or was it standard for all manufacturers? I have obtained (via Craig Gottlieb) a "private purchase" non-Erel example (unknown manufacturer - no markings), without the padding and was wondering if this indicates it was tampered with/eagle replaced at some point.
It has the officer style silk & calfskin lining, so I know its not converted from an enlisted version.
