Germany - Third Reich: German Ordnungspolizei Complete Identity Disc (Erkennungsmarke) for a police man serving in the Upper Silesian city of Oppeln. Zinc form, stamped on one side on both halves: ‘334’ and ‘Kdr. d. Gend. Oppeln.’, whilst the reverse appears to be plain.As worn by a member of the Rural State Police serving under the Kommandeur der Gendarmerie Oppeln (Commander of the Gendarmerie in Oppeln). This unit of the Ordnungspolizei (Order Police) was stationed in the Upper Silesian city of Oppeln (now Opole, Poland).
Condition: some expected corrosion to zinc faces, overall Fair Condition with details clear.
The police officer wearing this identity disc bore the service number of ’334’. The then Upper Silesian city of Oppeln is now Opole in Poland. During WWII, members of the German police forces (including the Gendarmerie) were issued these identification discs for administrative and medical tracking. Because German police units frequently operated in occupied territories and behind the front lines, personnel were attached to a specific regional command such as Oppeln.
