Germany, Third Reich. A Westphalia State Police Personnel Belt Buckle Auction Archive consisting of a Maltese Cross

consisting of a Maltese Cross with crossed swords through the centre

similar to Imperial Russian badges in construction and purpose

maker marked B10

New York City at 4 pm

this attitude officially changed in Autumn 1941

Germany, Third Reich. A Westphalia State Police Personnel Belt Buckle Auction Archive consisting of a Maltese Cross(Westfalen Polizei Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a raised Westphalian coat of arms, within a ribbed ring bearing raised oak leaves, the reverse with dual attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), sporadic dents are evident, in overall better than very fine condition.