GEMPO Officer's Visor #10913

A true officer's visor for an officer of the "Schutzpolizei der Gemeinden" (GEMPO) or Municpal Police.  This police force was designed for towns too small to be run by the Schupo, and too large to be administered by the Gendarmerie.  In 1942, these units were absorbed into the Schupo, and as a result switched to Schupo green Truppenfarbe, making these hats quite rare.The hat has a brown wool band with bordeaux red piping, characteristic of the Gempo.  The eagle is a 1-piece true officers model with polished highlights.  Nice condition, missing maker celluloid diamond. Size 54 1/2.