Germany, Police. An Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle United Republic of ornate loop

ornate loop

Footnote: The Order of Lenin was named after the leader of the Russian October Revolution and was established by the Central Executive Committee on April 6

the reverse shows the folded dark green wool base sewn for a flat seam and the cream cloth backing and silver/grey threads of the litzen

2nd Regiment (die-stamped bronze gilt with a black enamelled numeral

Germany, Police. An Enlisted Man’s Belt Buckle United Republic of ornate loopA textbook third reich period German Schutzpolizei Kommunalpolizei, Gendarmerie, and Luftwaffe Fire Service EMs belt buckle; constructed of in mold injected aluminum; the obverse with the standard police motif; the reverse unmarked; signature integrated catch with double claw hooks; measuring 64 mm x 48 mm; a gently worn example, as is evident from the light wear marks on the reverse; near mint condition.