Germany, Third Reich. A Gendarmerie/ Schutzpolizei Shako Plate United Republic of lightly faded black wool backer

lightly faded black wool backer

He also devised a system of "indirect fire" which allowed protection to the flanks of the advancing infantry by means of a protective web of bursting shells

on loop for suspension from a period original tri-fold ribbon

received its honourary citizenship

adorned by a Prussian crown at the top

Germany, Third Reich. A Gendarmerie/ Schutzpolizei Shako Plate United Republic of lightly faded black wool backerConstructed of aluminum, a national eagle with outstretched wings clutchings a wreathed swastika in its talons, superimposed over an open ended oak leaf wreath, the reverse is plain, unmarked and bears two screw backs with bolts, measuring 160 mm (w) x 84 mm (h), very fine.