Original German WWII Feldgendarmerie Police Gorget by J.C. Maedicke of Berlin with Phosphorescent Paint and Neck Chain Revolutionary War Unfortunately the black gloss finish

Unfortunately the black gloss finish on the leather has "melted" over the decades

Definitely a high possibility of having been used during the rebellion

Civil War Sixth Plate Tintype of John Grant in Federal Uniform as the rank of  Sergeant according to the chevrons on his sleeves

and the lock itself is fully functional

The scabbard is straight throughout and still has over 90% of the original black paint

Original German WWII Feldgendarmerie Police Gorget by J.C. Maedicke of Berlin with Phosphorescent Paint and Neck Chain Revolutionary War Unfortunately the black gloss finishOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII Feldgendarmerie police gorget manufactured by J. C. Maedicke of Berlin. Constructed from stamped steel with a matching steel neck chain, it retains much of its aluminum colored painted finish, nearly complete phosphorescent lettering and devices, its original woven gray reverse backing, and a 26 1 2" chain. The makers M within a diamond trademark is present on the reverse of the long