Original German WWII Gendarmerie sleeve eagle, featuring a vividly embroidered national eagle in orange thread perched atop a black swastika, encircled by an oak leaf wreath. The badge is mounted on a standard field-grey wool backing.
This version with orange embroidery was designated for rural police units (Gendarmerie), including those attached to the Ordnungspolizei, typically operating in occupied territories or rural administrative zones. The construction is textbook with crisp detail, often worn on the upper left sleeve of service uniforms.
Type: Sleeve Eagle Insignia
Branch: Gendarmerie (Rural Police – Ordnungspolizei)
Construction: Machine-embroidered, orange thread on field-grey wool
Condition: Excellent, unissued. Back shows full period machine stitching.
Dimensions: Approx. 8.5 x 6.5 cm
Period: WWII-era original
An authentic and desirable police insignia with vibrant colors and excellent preservation — a great addition to any Third Reich police or insignia collection.
