Original German WWII Feldgendarmerie Police Gorget with Partial Phosphorescent Paint and Neck Chain Empire Edged Weapons 24 Order No

24 Order No

gilt chin inner lining with original maker's label W

The letter of provenance is dated November 28th

showing just a bit of wear on the locket

This is unfortunately completely worn away now

Original German WWII Feldgendarmerie Police Gorget with Partial Phosphorescent Paint and Neck Chain Empire Edged Weapons 24 Order NoOriginal Items: Only One Available. Gorgets hold an interesting place in history, as they are a throw back to the days of knights, when suits of armor included a neck protection device called a Gorget. They have been used since that time to identify membership or function in various military and police organizations, and Gorgets were thoroughly used during the Third Reich. This is a very nice service used example of a Third Reich Feldgendarmerie