Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Rare Water Police Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks Province of China Constructed of weather-hardened block cotton

Constructed of weather-hardened block cotton

the Mariner's Medal was established by an Act of Congress on May 10

The helmet is fully unmarked and measures 280 mm (w) x 365 mm (l) x 170 mm (h)

pitting of the hilt fixtures

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Rare Water Police Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks Province of China Constructed of weather-hardened block cotton(Wasserschutzpolizei Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of gilded and pebbled magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) and a semi circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating only minor and sporadic loss of gilt finish, a scarce buckle