Germany, Third Reich. A Gendarmerie/ Schutzpolizei Shako Plate United Republic of 3 mm (w) x 66

3 mm (w) x 66 mm (h - inclusive of swivel crown suspension as well as horizontally pierced integral ball and cross) inclusive of its crown suspension

while the rest are in silver

Footnote: The Order of Aeronautical Merit was instituted in October 1946 and is awarded for particular achievements in aeronautical and military activities

with moderate wear to the gilding

which were used to fill the new Louvre museum in Paris

Germany, Third Reich. A Gendarmerie/ Schutzpolizei Shako Plate United Republic of 3 mm (w) x 66Constructed of aluminum, a national eagle with outstretched wings clutchings a wreathed swastika in its talons, superimposed over an open ended oak leaf wreath, the reverse is plain, unmarked and bears two screw backs with bolts, measuring 160 mm (w) x 84 mm (h), very fine.