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Helmets worn by the Water Protection
Police (Wasserschutzpolizei) were often adorned with standard
police insignia. In some cases the eagle decal was produced
in a golden color to denote the standard traditions associated
with naval related duties. The actual number of helmets
produced with the golden colored decal is unknown1.
Few surviving examples exist to gauge and accurate assessment of
the total number produced. Both bordered and unbordered
versions of the decal exist. While both decals were
introduced on the same date, those with the border were intended
to be used only on Fire Protection (Feuerwehr) helmets.
However, both decals were often interchanged with the preference
tending to lean towards those with a border.
Notes:
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Collectors often mistake standard silver colored police eagle decals
for that used by the Water Protection Police. The reason
relates to how a decal ages over time. Helmet decals that were
applied with a lacquer top coat often age down to a golden color.
This color can in fact be quite convincing to the point that it
appears the entire decal is made from golden colored material.
Most "Water Protection Police" helmets identified by today's
collecting community are in fact standard police helmets with this
aged effect.
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28 July 1936
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28 July 1936
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Overview
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is divided into separate Information Tracks that outline important
details, facts, and historical notes pertaining to steel helmets used by
the German Armed Forces during World War II.
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This Information Track provides historical
facts pertaining to helmets of the Water Protection Police (Wasserschutzpolizei)
from 1933-1945.
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