grimble-nibitz Posted January 21, 2014 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lumsden Posted January 21, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimble-nibitz Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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