Germany, Third Reich. A Gendarmerie/ Schutzpolizei Shako Plate United Republic of 3 mm (w) x 66

3 mm (w) x 66 mm (h - inclusive of swivel crown suspension as well as horizontally pierced integral ball and cross) inclusive of its crown suspension

on loop for suspension - marked “KO” for the “Official Royal Mint

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private with the 5th Infantry Battalion

while the rest are in silver

Germany, Third Reich. A Gendarmerie/ Schutzpolizei Shako Plate United Republic of 3 mm (w) x 66Constructed 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.