Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Protection Police (Schutzpolizei) Sleeve Eagle United Republic of (also known as 'Signum Laudis')

(also known as 'Signum Laudis')

measuring 85 mm (w) x 85 mm (h)

The five ventilation holes at the base of the spike and rear spine with ventilation shutter is indicative of a post 1895 manufactured pickelhaube

with a throat that is attached to the opening of the scabbard via two period original screws

second photo illustrating a standing Private Cruise in a relaxed pose

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Protection Police (Schutzpolizei) Sleeve Eagle United Republic of (also known as 'Signum Laudis')(Schutzpolizei rmelabzeichen). Constructed of silver machine embroidered thread on a green cotton blended background, unmarked, measuring 107 mm (w) x 97 mm (h), in unissued and extremely fine condition.