Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Rare Wasserschutzpolizei EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle, by Christian Theodor Dicke Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Footnote: The Air Force Cross

Footnote: The Air Force Cross (AFC) is a military decoration awarded to officers

were undertaking training

with only minor material fatigue and discolouration evidence

Propping himself against his machinegun

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Rare Wasserschutzpolizei EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle, by Christian Theodor Dicke Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Footnote: The Air Force Cross(Wasserschutzpolizei Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of gilded and pebbled magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of GOT MITT UNS (GOD WITH US) and oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, maker marked with the logo of Christian Theodor Dicke, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating minor loss of gilt