Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Sword Portepee Auction all contemporary very fine quality

all contemporary very fine quality strikings

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

(Medaille für Arbeiter und Dienstboten)

measuring 128 mm (w) x 221 mm (h)

the need to have one corps dedicated to service and maintenance thereof was becoming increasingly apparent

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Sword Portepee Auction all contemporary very fine quality(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.