Deutsche Grenzpolizei 'G' Armelabzeichen

**Watchdog** · 02-03-2020, 05:30 PM

I looked for another thread concerning this as I feel it is better to try and keep like items together for easier reference but couldn't find one so if anyone has anything similar or connected please add it here and if need be the title could be altered to accommodate diversification.

I don't usually pick up much cloth insignia as I am more interested in the badges and awards that are added to the uniform according to the service of the man wearing it!

However, I saw this and couldn't resist it as it is the first one I have seen other than in books and the price was not too scary

This was worn by the DGP on the left jacket sleeve of the black service dress uniform in the period circa 1951 - 53.

Referred to in relevant literature as the "Typical 'G' arm patch" it does seem to have significant status as a recognition feature if not quite an icon.

It is of the shade that we have come to know as "GT green" and the embroidered G and border seems not to be white but a very light grey. I don't think this is due to age or dirt but an intended shade. Does anyone know for certain?

The embroidery and base material seem typical of the period.

All comment and opinion is as usual most welcome.

Deutsche Grenzpolizei 'G' Armelabzeichen

Regards

Mark

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 02-03-2020 05:30 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Blitzvogel** · 02-03-2020, 06:32 PM

Well done Mark! To me, it looks like discoloration caused by aging.

I've seen reproductions of the officer's variants, but not sure if they fake these too. Yours looks like a genuine example though!

-Joel