Germany. An Unissued Police/Gendarmerie Sleeve Insignia Hold others with First Lieutenant Christensen

others with First Lieutenant Christensen wearing his Pour le Merite

the announcement appearing in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 31541 of Friday

to protect the nation

the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a bronzed ring inscribed “Der Deutschen Mutter” (The German Mother)

Germany. An Unissued Police/Gendarmerie Sleeve Insignia Hold others with First Lieutenant ChristensenConstructed of field gray coloured machine embroidery on a field gray rayon backer; measuring 107 mm (w) x 98 mm (h); slightly frayed on the edges from where it was cut; in mint and unissued condition.