VERY RARE Original WWII German WATER POLICE Sports Shirt Insignia Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History

RARE Original WWII German Water POLICE Sports Shirt Insignia Certified. Physical fitness of its personnel was a prime concern of the German police, and each new recruit was issued a specific sport uniform that consisted of a pullover “tank top” style shirt, navy blue or white short pants and athletic shoes. It is believed regulations concerning the Police sports dress were first addressed by Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler on June 25TH 1936 to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. Originally the sports shirt was worn with the second pattern, (Circa June 1936-May 1945),  This unissued Water Police Sport Shirt Insignia has a great look. It’s typical Bevo machine woven construction. The front features a beautifully detailed rendition of the wreathed eagle and swastika Polizei emblem, in light blue thread (indicating Water Police) on a white background. All of the original thin white backing fabric is still present. The back of this Water Police Sport Shirt Insignia shows details of the machine weaving. This patch is really nice, clean and crisp, with full original color. There are no holes, stains or other damage, and no signs of wear or of ever having been sewn to anything. There is only extremely slight age toning to the white fabric. Overall, this attractive piece of Polizei insignia rates near mint.  Nice untouched example.  has that great look! .100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Please see our other German Medals and Relics From WWII.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. OUTSTANDING RARE EXAMPLE! Don’t miss it! NICE VERY RARE BIG EAGLE!