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Old 8th March 2010, 18:15
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Polizeibatallion?

Gentlemen,
Looking for some help on my grandfather's duty during WWII. I am attaching some photos, but can't seem to match the uniforms with anything found on internet. Thanks for your help.
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Old 8th March 2010, 20:38
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Re: Polizeibatallion?

Could very well be the Gruene Polizei, or Civilian Police (versus Feldgendarmerie, or Military Police).
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Old 8th March 2010, 23:25
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Re: Polizeibatallion?

I am quite certain it is an Ordnungspolizei uniform but I have no special knowledge in this area.



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Old 9th March 2010, 11:27
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Re: Polizeibatallion?

Schutzpolizei des Reiches OrPo

Picture 1 Wachtmeister der Schutzpolizei

Picture 2 left officer Wachtmeister unter 4 Dienstjahren (less then
four years of service)

Picture 3 Wachtmeister der Schutzpolizei

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Old 9th March 2010, 21:59
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Re: Polizeibatallion?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordnungspolizei

Well that's at least one part of the question answered.
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Old 10th March 2010, 10:56
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Re: Polizeibatallion?

The history of the German Police during 1933 - 1945 is one of the most difficult part of our history. Especialy their duties during the war, there is a smal line between light and darkness.
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