Police officer portraits show thread

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[Gerd W.]

.....to continue the series....

Commissarius around 1880 (he died 1887)

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Schutzmann (post 1871)

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lapo 1928

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some Landgendarmen pre 1918

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Oberwachtmeister Landgendarmerie

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Englisted (not mounted) Landgendarm. Armed with a so called Seitengewehr für Fahnenträger (introduced 1900).

Rarely seen, because most Gendarmen didn´t like this "toothpick". Landgendarmen say, that´s not a side-arm for tough men, maybe good for children to play with

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Some "fresh" pictures

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Great shots.

I believe that the pic in post 75 is proof to the old saying "every jar has a lid" In this case a very large jar.

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Gerd, I just spent the last few hours going through this thread and it has been thoroughly enjoyable. So many fancy uniforms and changes in style and facial hair. I am truly amazed, thank you so much for taking the time to share all of these wonderful old photos.

Dave and Graham added some excellent portraits as well, I do love those Sipo pics!

Marcus

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As there´s still interest, here some additions! ......love is in the air section

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posing with Daddy´s IOD

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1930 dress-bayo

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