Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Police Cap Insignia, First Pattern GTRexclude the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered

the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of “SPERRABTEILUNG”

It was under his command during the Battle of Kowang-San (AKA the Defence of Hill 355) fought between October 22nd and 24th

more than 40

Type I (1938-1942)

Large silver-gilt-edged red enamel patriarchal cross on trophy of arms suspension with beaded loop for neck ribbon

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Police Cap Insignia, First Pattern GTRexclude the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered(Ordnungspolizei Mtzenabzeichen fr Mannschaften, 1. Form). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining both original attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.