{"product_id":"german-wwii-schutzmannschaft-auxiliary-police-bevo-cap-insignia-veteran-souvenir","title":"German WWII Schutzmannschaft Auxiliary Police BeVo Cap Insignia | Veteran Souvenir","description":"\u003cp\u003eA historically significant \u003cstrong\u003eGerman WWII Schutzmannschaft auxiliary police cap insignia\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserved as a veteran souvenir and cut from the original cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe round woven badge features a central \u003cstrong\u003eswastika surrounded by an oak or laurel-style wreath\u003c\/strong\u003e. Insignia of this type was used by Schutzmannschaft auxiliary and security police formations operating in German-occupied eastern territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Schutzmannschaft served under the German Order Police system and carried out security and anti-partisan duties. A number of these units also participated in the persecution and murder of Jewish civilians during the Holocaust, making surviving insignia a sober artifact of occupation and collaboration during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example was \u003cstrong\u003eveteran cut from a cap\u003c\/strong\u003e and remains in Near Mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchutzmannschaft auxiliary police cap insignia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven \/ BeVo-style construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral swastika within wreath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeteran souvenir cut from cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNear Mint condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNear Mint as preserved, with the insignia retained on material cut from the original cap. Please review all photographs for exact weave, backing, cut edges, and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚔ Why Shop With Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Over 2,500 5-star reviews online\u003cbr\u003e• Carefully researched and curated collectibles\u003cbr\u003e• Fast, secure, and reliable shipping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44155489812554,"sku":"WIW3135","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/german-wwii-schutzmannschaft-auxiliary-police-bevo-cap-insignia-veteran-souvenir","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}