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 hoist edge stitched with bronze integral loops at both corners

It measures 24

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