Original German WWII Feldgendarmerie Police Gorget with Phosphorescent Paint and Neck Chain U.S. Edged Weapons cast as two pieces and

cast as two pieces and welded or cast as three pieces and welded

The percussion cap system was vastly superior to the flintlock

Shortly thereafter Markus began receiving letters from appreciative airmen

Blade Length: 6 3/8"

Original German WWII Feldgendarmerie Police Gorget with Phosphorescent Paint and Neck Chain U.S. Edged Weapons cast as two pieces andOriginal Items: Only One Available. Gorgets hold an interesting place in history, as they are a throw back to the days of knights, when suits of armor included a neck protection device called a Gorget. They have been used since that time to identify membership or function in various military and police organizations, and Gorgets were thoroughly used during the Third Reich. This is a very nice example of a Third Reich Feldgendarmerie gorget, made of