Germany, Schutzpolizei. An Em/Nco’s Portepee United Republic of VILLA" on the reverse

VILLA" on the reverse

with the number “5” embroidered in red threading on both tabs

chipping evident in all three colours of paint on the Eight Army insignia on the reverse

12 mm (w) x 40

one is standing beside the steps at the far left

Germany, Schutzpolizei. An Em/Nco’s Portepee United Republic of VILLA" on the reverse(Schutzpolizei Portepee). A Schutzpolizei EM NCOs portepee, consisting of a stylized acorn constructed of silver aluminum wire and green threading, suspended from a black rayon blended strap, trimmed on each side with machine embroidered silver aluminum wire tresses around a central red threaded band, unmarked, measuring 240 mm in length as presented, in extremely fine condition.