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Police helmets (often attributed to being
Austrian in origin) exist that have variant pattern decals. One
of the most common of these helmets is one which exhibits a large
winged police eagle superimposed on a wreath1. This
decal appears on the front or left side of the helmet and is printed
in silver with black highlights. In combination with this decal
helmets often have a second variant pattern National Socialist Party
decal. This decal is void of the typical German style black
border around the edges and is slightly thinner in width.
Further information is not known regarding these helmets or their
decals. However, it is believed that they are Austrian in
original based on the fact that many variant pattern decals were
printed by Austrian firms at the time of German annexation (1938).
1 Collectors should be aware
that the large Austrian pattern eagle decal has been replicated with
reasonable quality in water-slide application formats.

Large Austrian Pattern Variant Police
Eagle

Austrian Variant Pattern NS-Party Decal
Without Border
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