WW2 German Water Protection Police Wasserschutzpolizei Officer Sleeve Eagle

This item is a WW2 German Water Protection Police (Wasserschutzpolizei) Officer Sleeve Eagle, a rare and authentic piece of military memorabilia. This insignia was worn by officers of the German Water Protection Police, a critical force responsible for maintaining law and order in German waters during the Second World War. The emblem features a meticulously embroidered silver eagle, a symbol of the German Reich, on a navy-blue wool background. It bears a striking resemblance to the Luftwaffe eagle but is distinct in its design, and its quality of thread and craftsmanship. This emblem not only represented the rank of the officer but also the power and authority of the Third Reich. For historians and collectors of military artifacts, this unique sleeve eagle offers a tangible connection to a pivotal era in world history.