Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Water Police EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Auction situated within an oval laurel

situated within an oval laurel leaf wreath topped by a crown

35mm x 95 mm

1896 in Southend-on-Sea

accompanied by its 52 mm (w) x 13

and Deutsche Ritter (German Knights) Commemorative Medal

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Water Police EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Auction situated within an oval laurel(Wasserschutzpolizei Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of gilded and pebbled magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating minor loss of finish, a scarce buckle in near extremely fine condition.