Germany, Ss. A Rare Unissued Staatliche Kriminalpolizei Warrant Disc United Republic of circa 1850-60

circa 1850-60

reverse cartouche missing

loop marked 935

maker marked "LANE

He served under Rommel in France and later again in Africa

Germany, Ss. A Rare Unissued Staatliche Kriminalpolizei Warrant Disc United Republic of circa 1850-60(Kripo Dienstmarke). Constructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of STAATLICHE KRIMINALPOLIZEI, situated above a guide line for the addition of a stamped identity number, one side perforated with an eyelet for chain suspension, unmarked, measuring 51. 28 mm (w) x 37. 43 mm (h), weighing 28. 7 grams, demonstrating minor surface oxidation