Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Sword Portepee Auction Lightly soiled original ribbon with

Lightly soiled original ribbon with pinback

(Medaille für Arbeiter und Dienstboten)

illustrating the Socialist Republic (1965-1989) coat-of-arms inside a swelling frame on both sides

the need to have one corps dedicated to service and maintenance thereof was becoming increasingly apparent

all contemporary very fine quality strikings

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Sword Portepee Auction Lightly soiled original ribbon with(Ordnungspolizei Portepee). An Ordnungspolizei portepee, consisting of a stylized acorn constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire interspersed with green threading, suspended from a black rayon strap, trimmed with silver aluminum wire bands around a central band of red threading, measuring 250 mm in length as presented, in unissued and extremely fine condition.