{"product_id":"wiw3018","title":"German WWII Polizei Police Sports Shirt Named \"E.H.\" | Rare Vet Bring-Back","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eRare and highly desirable \u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eGerman World War II Polizei sports shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining its original machine-woven \u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"233\"\u003esecond-pattern Police eagle insignia\u003c\/strong\u003e and attributed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"262\"\u003e\"E.H.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. This classic tank-top style athletic shirt represents a seldom-seen category of German police uniform equipment, issued specifically for physical training and athletic activities. The shirt remains a pleasing untouched example, displaying the honest wear and character collectors seek in surviving wartime textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eProminently featured on the chest is the woven \u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"653\"\u003ePolice eagle insignia\u003c\/strong\u003e, executed in green thread on a white rayon backing with a wingspan measuring approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e21 cm from tip to tip\u003c\/strong\u003e. This insignia represents the second pattern police eagle used from approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e1936 through 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an instantly recognizable piece of German police uniform history. Physical fitness was considered an essential part of police training during the period, and recruits were issued dedicated athletic clothing including sports shirts, shorts, and athletic footwear. Regulations governing police athletic uniforms evolved throughout the late 1930s as authorities sought greater uniformity across police organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eOriginal police sports shirts are significantly scarcer than standard uniform items due to their utilitarian nature and heavy use. Surviving named examples with intact insignia are particularly desirable and are rarely encountered on the collector market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eGerman WWII Polizei sports shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e• Named \u003cstrong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\"E.H.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e• Original machine-woven \u003cstrong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003esecond-pattern Police eagle insignia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e• Eagle wingspan approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e21 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e• Rare vet bring-back example\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eGood overall used condition with expected age, wear, and storage characteristics consistent with wartime textile items. The shirt retains a strong untouched appearance and excellent display appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eA scarce and highly collectible surviving example of German WWII police athletic uniform equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e⚔️ Why Shop With Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e• Over 2,500 5-star reviews online\u003cbr data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e• Carefully researched and curated collectibles\u003cbr data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e• Fast, secure, and reliable shipping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43668033568842,"sku":"WIW3018","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/37179431.jpg?v=1780602474","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/wiw3018","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}