Germany, Sipo. A Rare Set Of Sicherheitspolizei Officer Shoulder Straps GTRexclude maker marked “65” for “Klein

maker marked “65” for “Klein & Quenzer of Idar Oberstein” on the pin

silvered bronze with blue enamels

with the explanation that cavalry forces were too expensive to maintain as part of a standing army

from December 29

Germany, Sipo. A Rare Set Of Sicherheitspolizei Officer Shoulder Straps GTRexclude maker marked “65” for “Klein(Sicherheitspolizei Schulterklappen fr Offiziere). A rare set of Sicherheitspolizei (SiPo Security Police) Officer shoulder straps, each constructed of smooth black wool with field grey wool underlays, trimmed with twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire piping, and bearing machine embroidered elongated mobile swastikas, the reverse of each with an integral strap with a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 50 mm (w) x 125 mm (l),