Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzpolizei Ammunition Cartouche, by Albert Fischer Province of China the backplate demonstrates extensive oxidation

the backplate demonstrates extensive oxidation

while the reverse bears the inscription DER TAPFERKEIT surrounded by a wreath

the blue enamelled surrounding ring is inscribed FIDELITE DEVOUEMENT (Fidelity

with red-enamelled rays emanating between the arms

reverse bears dates 1864 1914

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzpolizei Ammunition Cartouche, by Albert Fischer Province of China the backplate demonstrates extensive oxidation(Kartuschkasten fr Mannschaften der Schutzpolizei). An extremely well preserved Schutzpolizei ammunition cartouche, constructed of multiple panels of pressed blackened leather, the exterior featuring an overhanging lid and flap, with a strap emanating from the reverse and fitting through an aluminum stud firmly sit into the bottom edge for secure closure, the lid bearing an aluminum Ordnungspolizei insignia in the form of a semi circular oak leaf