Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Rare Water Police Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks Province of China A small AH plaque

A small AH plaque

the hoist edge stitched with bronze integral loops at both corners

Constructed of weather-hardened block cotton

pitting of the hilt fixtures

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

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Rare Water Police Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks Province of China A small AH plaque(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