Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Wasserschutzpolizei Sleeve Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic on 9 July 1943 during

on 9 July 1943 during the Defence of the Reich

transitioning into double breast flaps

William McCracken of Brussels

JUNI 1840” (“INSTITUTED ON 14TH JUNE 1840”) and within a laurel and oak leaf wreath

in addition to a separate entry for the 1939 Iron Cross II Class with a matching date of 28 June 1943)

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Wasserschutzpolizei Sleeve Insignia Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic on 9 July 1943 during(Wasserschutzpolizei rmelabzeichen). Constructed of dark blue rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), in uniform removed and extremely fine condition.