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WWII GERMAN POLICE PIN -
After Hitler came to power the German Police force was employed for more than simply keeping peace among the population. The force also served the role of tracking and controlling any person or group opposed to the Third Reich. As the war approached the end. The police also took the role of defending Germany against invading forces.
The item featured on this page is a WWII German Police pin.
Of metal construction. The design consisted of an eagle placed at the front of a wreath. The wings are fully
extended. It is clutching a smaller wreath with a swastika placed inside it. A scroll with the date 1942 is placed centered under the swastika.
The back of the badge displays the number 82, which indicates the manufacturer. A spring-type pin is secured to the back. This is employed to attach the badge to the uniform.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German badge worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the badges and awards is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
badges in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This award is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Badges and Awards
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and
Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.
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