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Title Schutzpolizei epaulette for Hauptwachtmeister
Nationality German
Period c 1936-45
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Because of its bright nature, I strongly suspect that this originally came from a peace time parade uniform and would have been stitched into the shoulder. The two pips and the aluminium braid bar at the base of the epaulette give the rank and the indication of four years' service.

It is constructed over stiff card, with a grass green cotton underlay signifying police, and a dark brown cotton centre with the bright bullion carrying a matching dark brown chevron pattern. Its condition is consonant with pre-war wear and having been taken from the shoulder of a tunic.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Tunics : Third Reich : SS Police Fire]

testimonials

Thanks, we are very pleased with the medal... this is just the job.

C S, UK, 06.11.2010

Found the item a little on the expensive side and a bit disappointed that you were unwilling to bend a bit on the price of the Officer's Tunic Eagle (half the fun of buying, after all, is the haggling), but impressed by the speed of delivery and the quality of the item. Was well worth it in the long run...

G F, UK, 30.08.2005

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