Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Sword Portepee Auction illustrating the Socialist Republic (1965-1989)

illustrating the Socialist Republic (1965-1989) coat-of-arms inside a swelling frame on both sides

Lightly soiled original ribbon with pinback

the most ever awarded during the war to that arm of the service on a single day

Liverpool Regiment and Royal Flying Corps was awarded the Military Cross

surrounded by a blue enameled ring with a gilt inscription of “POLONIA RESTITUTA” (“REBIRTH OF POLAND”)

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Sword Portepee Auction illustrating the Socialist Republic (1965-1989)(Ordnungspolizei Portepee). An Ordnungspolizei portepee, consisting of a stylized acorn constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire interspersed with green threading, suspended from a black rayon strap, trimmed with silver aluminum wire bands around a central band of red threading, measuring 250 mm in length as presented, in unissued and extremely fine condition.