Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzmannschaft (Auxiliary Police) Collaborator’s M43 Cap Insignia United Republic of usually presented when traditional awards

usually presented when traditional awards (orders or medals) appeared less appropriate

875" (silver) and hallmarked on the reverse of the coat-of-arms suspension

and view of Dusseldorf on front

He went overseas with the 74th Battalion and was in the trenches about three months

They kept careful records on methods of navigation

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzmannschaft (Auxiliary Police) Collaborator’s M43 Cap Insignia United Republic of usually presented when traditional awards(Schutzmannschaft Mtzenabzeichen). Constructed of a black rayon backer bearing a silver grey machine embroidered mobile swastika inside an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 49 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), in near mint condition.