Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Shako Cockade, Early Transitional Example by F.W. Assmann & Söhne, c. 1934 visually-hidden 64 mm x 86 mm)

64 mm x 86 mm)

in addition to the missing pinback the base metal demonstrates moderate loss of silver plating which has pitted and oxidized

exemption from classes and final exams

Bätcher was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross on the 21st of December

and is topped by a black ink size mark of “59”

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Shako Cockade, Early Transitional Example by F.W. Assmann & Söhne, c. 1934 visually-hidden 64 mm x 86 mm)(Kokarde fr den Tschako der Polizei fr Mannschaften). Constructed of aluminum, the the obverse executed in a classic Prussian red, white (substituted with silver) and black tri colour, the reverse retaining a plate fixed in position with six clips, with a U shaped stem awaiting insertion into the visor slot of an accompanying shako, maker marked F. W. ASSMANN & SHNE, LDENSCHEID beneath the companys logo, measuring 33 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), an early