Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Kriminalpolizei Identification Disc Auction Archive seven of which incorporate enamels

seven of which incorporate enamels

the obverse swastika has been ground out and some loss of finish is evident

consisting of three rows of interwoven twisted bullion threads around a white fabric core

the glass crystal with cracking present below the 6 o'clock position along with scuff marks overall

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Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Kriminalpolizei Identification Disc Auction Archive seven of which incorporate enamels(Kriminalpolizei Dienstmarke). Constructed of bronze, consisting of an oval disc perforated with a single eyelet for chain suspension, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of STAATLICHE KRIMINALPOLIZEI (Kripo), the lower edge bearing a raised guide bar topped by a stamped identification number of 12785, unmarked, measuring 51. 10 mm (w) x 37. 21 mm (h),