Landespolizei Schirmmutze

[W.Unland]

Hello,

Here is a fairly uncommon Prussian State police dress cap fitted with the "new" national emblem circa 1935.

These caps were worn for a very short period of time before all of the police forces were nationalized and the uniforms standardized.

This is my favorite police cap. Very attractive colors.

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Regards,

Bill Unland

[W.Unland]

Here is a side view.

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And the interior, with acceptance stamps.

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[Paul R]

Hi Bill,

What type of uniform would they wear?

[W.Unland]

Dear Paul,

The standard Prussian blue police uniform and insignia was worn. No sleeve eagle or other TR insignia. SOMETIMES a breast eagle was worn towards the end of their use.These were very quickly replaced by the standardized police uniforms in 1936, so they were only worn for a few years.

Here is a photo that I don't think George will mind my posting.

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Regards,

Bill Unland

[Paul R]

I have never seen one like that... it is actually very appealling!!

[W.Unland]

Yes I agree,

The green and blue are very handsome together, and look more like policemen than the "military" uniforms adopted by the TR.

Regards,

Bill U