Description: For sale is a very rare Post WW2 German Kasernierte Volkspolizei (Barracked Peoples Police) General Fire Service peaked Visor cap, marked inside “MDL 56 1856 H”. This Rare visor has its original insignia including the white metal and enamel cockade, and the fire protection service white metal pressed cap badge featuring a German helmet, two crossed axes and flames. The visor follows the same colours as the wartime fire police service of dark blue and pinky/purple piping. Also comes with its original leather chinstrap and wartime issue buttons. The Kasernierte Volkspolizei (KVP, German for Barracked People's Police) was the precursor to the National People's Army (NVA) in East Germany. Their original headquarters was in Adlershof locality in Berlin, and from 1954 in Strausberg in modern-day Brandenburg. They ceased to exist after 1956, having been transformed into the NVA, but are often confused with the later paramilitary police units, the Volkspolizei-Bereitschaft. The KVP were a force of armed units housed in barracks and trained in military fashion. The force consisted of forty units with 100–250 men each, the units being subordinated to provincial authorities. Many of the officers and men were recruited from among German POWs held in the Soviet Union. There purpose was to help keep the peace, rebuild Germany and so on. The photographs make up part of the description, I will describe the item the best I can and to the best of my knowledge. As the buyer please view the photos carefully before purchasing. Guaranteed original or money back. This will be sent via special delivery and dispatched within two to three working day’s. Also happy to post world wide. Box 2 webbing & helmets
Price: 60 GBP
Location: Southampton
End Time: 2024-03-28T18:43:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 22.92 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Type: Uniform/ Clothing
Clothing Type: Helmets/ Hats
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Era: 1914-1945
Country/ Organization: Germany
Service: Army
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Modified Item: No
