Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Wasserschutzpolizei Sleeve Insignia GTRexclude and “1914/18”

and “1914/18”

worn on replacement ribbons with SOUTH AFRICA 1902 and SOUTH AFRICA 1901 clasps

His body was recovered and carried down the mountain by shepherds and other volunteer searchers

The brim is trimmed with a partially-intact olive-drab leather liner

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Wasserschutzpolizei Sleeve Insignia GTRexclude and “1914/18”(Wasserschutzpolizei rmelabzeichen). Constructed of dark blue rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow oval oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), in uniform removed and extremely fine condition.