Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Police Cap Insignia, First Pattern GTRexclude more than 40

more than 40

supplemented by black-and-white illustrations

he was appointed Generalluftzeugmeister (Chief of Aircraft Procurement and Supply)

Large silver-gilt-edged red enamel patriarchal cross on trophy of arms suspension with beaded loop for neck ribbon

It was under his command during the Battle of Kowang-San (AKA the Defence of Hill 355) fought between October 22nd and 24th

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Police Cap Insignia, First Pattern GTRexclude more than 40(Ordnungspolizei Mtzenabzeichen fr Mannschaften, 1. Form). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath with scalloped edges, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining both original attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.