grimble-nibitz Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 This came from a local estate today, with some other great material, and I must admit I have never seen one before. It has its slip cover in black waterproofed (at least it was in 1945) cloth. I know its Police, is there any other significance to the edging, colors, etc? I find no reference on it. Marked with DRGM on the aluminum spine. Material is almost like celluloid or very primitive plastic over a thin (probably also aluminum) base. Its been in its case since WWII, the man was a signal corps tech from near my home here. I know this is not a value forum, I am curious about that too, and demand vs. regular military versions...comments, anything? Thanks, gents!
Robin Lumsden Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Never seen one like that, but a wonderful item in my opinion. Most likely an Ordnungspolizei officer's staff car pennant. The construction is very similar to the Allgemeine-SS equivalent. Many SS and Police officers had dual ranks in both organisations. Nice how the eagle's head has been rotated to 'face the front' .................. makes for a very unusual image of the normal Polizei eagle. As regards value, I think it must be worth at least £400 GBP.
grimble-nibitz Posted January 24, 2014 Author Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks for the very useful info...having never had an SS one, I am ignorant of the similarities...interesting. I knew the police and SS worked closely in many instances. I appreciate your help and candor!
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