Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Shako Insignia Hold numbered "81" on the reverse

numbered "81" on the reverse

born 14 January 1924 in Berlin

Exactly one year later he was made a Sturmmann

as well as Lutze’s signature in green crayon

It was awarded to Unteroffizier (Sergeant equivalent) Hermann Scherer a the Stabsquatier (Staff Headquarters) on October 8th

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Shako Insignia Hold numbered "81" on the reverse(Tschako Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a convex semi circular oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with dual threaded attachment prongs, both retaining nuts and one retaining an original washer, unmarked, measuring 142 mm (w) x 84 mm (h), with minor loss of finish evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.