Gordon Williamson Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Yet another photo which was advertised as Feldgendarmerie (and indeed there is a Feldgendarm present), but much more interesting however, and infinitely rarer to find where photographic evidence is concerned is the MKP NCO standing next to him.I've been looking for MKP photos for ages, for a forthcoming book on military police formations, and had just about given up on finding any. I could count on the fingers of one hand the number of photos I've ever seen with the MKP Gorget beeing worn, not only is there one here, but note the unorthodox position, under the breast eagle on the right breast, not centred on the chest.Note that this is after the change from Wasserschutzpolizei uniforms to Kriegsmarine uniform. The NCO wears both the standard KM breast eagle and the Polizei sleeve eagle. No Marinek?stenpolizei cuffband however.So far the only evidence of either the cuffband or gorget being worn that I have found has been on the Kriegsmarine rather than Wasserschutzpolizei uniform. But evidence of either is incredibly rare.Once again, good old EBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Yet another photo which was advertised as Feldgendarmerie (and indeed there is a Feldgendarm present), but much more interesting however, and infinitely rarer to find where photographic evidence is concerned is the MKP NCO standing next to him.I've been looking for MKP photos for ages, for a forthcoming book on military police formations, and had just about given up on finding any. I could count on the fingers of one hand the number of photos I've ever seen with the MKP Gorget beeing worn, not only is there one here, but note the unorthodox position, under the breast eagle on the right breast, not centred on the chest.Note that this is after the change from Wasserschutzpolizei uniforms to Kriegsmarine uniform. The NCO wears both the standard KM breast eagle and the Polizei sleeve eagle. No Marinek?stenpolizei cuffband however.So far the only evidence of either the cuffband or gorget being worn that I have found has been on the Kriegsmarine rather than Wasserschutzpolizei uniform. But evidence of either is incredibly rare.Once again, good old EBay.Hello!GordonAmazing Photo. All the best Nesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 You have hit the mother load, regarding FG photos. I did not even know these guys existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Gordon, please don' think I'm being 'cheeky' - but, this photo would be great ,also, on the world police sub-forum. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Gordon, please don' think I'm being 'cheeky' - but, this photo would be great ,also, on the world police sub-forum. Mervyn :cheeky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Some more rare MKP shots arrived today. Firstly, this guy though incorrectly captioned as Wasserschutzpolizei by the seller, is actually an MKP NCO. Interesting mixed uniform. The sleeve ring is NOT for a naval officer but for a Wasserschutzpolizei NCO. The original WSP uniform has been militarised by the addition of the Kriegsmarine breast eagle, and the addition of the Kriegsmarine NCO visor cap. Exceptionally rare shot, picked up very cheap on EBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Second, a nice set, all from the same guy, which came from Helmut Weitze. Firstly, dated 1940 in Rotterdam, as a member of the MKP but still wearing his WSP uniform. You can just see the sleeve eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Next, same NCO , now in KM uniform with one of his officers. Note the correct MKP shoulder device of an unfouled anchor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 And here in full naval uniform with two MKP colleagues who are still in mixed WSP/Naval dress. Note the SS runes on the guy at left ! INteresting also that the two other guys are wearing Kriegsmarine NCO caps with Police insignia, NOT WSP caps. (large floppy brims, KM leather chinstraps etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrontlineAntiques Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Extremely nice photos Gordon, Very interesting Thanks for posting, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 And here in full naval uniform with two MKP colleagues who are still in mixed WSP/Naval dress. Note the SS runes on the guy at left ! INteresting also that the two other guys are wearing Kriegsmarine NCO caps with Police insignia, NOT WSP caps. (large floppy brims, KM leather chinstraps etc) Hello! Gordon Very interesting SS runes on the left. :jumping: All the best Nesredep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 And here in full naval uniform with two MKP colleagues who are still in mixed WSP/Naval dress. Note the SS runes on the guy at left ! INteresting also that the two other guys are wearing Kriegsmarine NCO caps with Police insignia, NOT WSP caps. (large floppy brims, KM leather chinstraps etc) Hello! Gordon Is the guy with SS runes a full member of SS?? All the best Nesredep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Yes, that's correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Davie Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I wonder if the guy behind him lived to see twist-off beer bottle tops? That and good Dentures <--- (note no teeth) C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Yes, that's correct. Hello! Gordon Thanks. All the best Morten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Hello! My contribute. All the best Morten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Hello! Here is a Marineküstenpolizei in Norway wearing Narvik Shild.Hope you all like this photo. Mery Xmas from Norway,Mortten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hucks216 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Nice image, and he looks to be wearing the EK II ribbon as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Morten, that is an amazing photograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Nice image, and he looks to be wearing the EK II ribbon as well. Thanks for comment.I agree he is wearing EK 2 ribbon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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