Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Rare Wasserschutzpolizei EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle, by Christian Theodor Dicke United Republic of 73 mm (w) x 61

73 mm (w) x 61

Imperial crown and inscribed "ОРДЕНЪ СВ

obverse with central gilt engine block flanked by richly-detailed wings

obverse center medallion bearing the relief image of a lion rampant

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Rare Wasserschutzpolizei EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle, by Christian Theodor Dicke United Republic of 73 mm (w) x 61(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