Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Badge, Cap |
Catalog Number |
1974.13.02b |
Date |
1939-1945 |
Material(s) |
Aluminum/Brass |
Dimensions |
H-1.75 W-2.25 inches |
Description |
This is a World War II era German Police cap badge. The piece is made out of stamped aluminum and it has the German national symbol of the eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreath with a swastika. An oval wreath surronds the eagle but the wings cross the wreath. The back has two brass prongs for attachment. The back has manufacturer's marks that read "H & B/ L." |
Collection |
W.A. Lutkemeier Collection |
Event |
World War II |
Subjects |
Police World War II Nazis |
Search Terms |
German Germany Nazi World War, 1939-1945 |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |