A Third Reich Period Wasserschutzpolizei Civil Police Sleeve Eagle; Uniform Removed United Republic of the B-17 was attacked by

the B-17 was attacked by German fighters

two rivets on reverse

called the "lost battalion" found itself isolated for a whole day without ammunition and with little food

mounted on the War ribbon

A Third Reich Period Wasserschutzpolizei Civil Police Sleeve Eagle; Uniform Removed United Republic of the B-17 was attacked byA textbook police eagle belonging to a member of the Wasserschutzpolizei (Waterway and Lake constabulary) sleeve eagle; constructed of golden yellow machine embroidery; on a dark blue black wool backer; black rayon backing on the reverse; measuring 83 mm x 88 mm; uniform removed with soiling evident from wear; in near very fine condition.