Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzpolizei Ammunition Cartouche, by Albert Fischer visually-hidden topped by a crossed sword

topped by a crossed sword clasp at the 12 o’clock position from which an integral loop emanates

44 mm wide

Its status became a controversial subject in the Cold War until the warming of relations known as the Khrushchev Thaw

flanked by double rows of gold-coloured celluloid interwoven strands on either side in an interlocking weave pattern

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Schutzpolizei Ammunition Cartouche, by Albert Fischer visually-hidden topped by a crossed sword(Kartuschkasten fr Mannschaften der Schutzpolizei). A well preserved Schutzpolizei ammunition cartouche, constructed of multiple panels of pressed brown leatherette, the exterior featuring an overhanging lid and flap, with a strap emanating from the reverse and fitting through an aluminum stud firmly sit into the bottom edge for secure closure, the lid bearing an aluminum Ordnungspolizei insignia in the form of a semi circular oak leaf wreath overlaid