{"product_id":"east-german-police-border-guard-shoulder-boards","title":"East German Police Border Guard Shoulder Boards","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are original East German Police Border Guard Shoulder Boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGDR Border Guard Heritage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are original \u003cstrong\u003eGDR shoulder boards\u003c\/strong\u003e issued to the \u003cstrong\u003eDeutsche Volkspolizei\u003c\/strong\u003e and border guards. Representing the rank of \u003cstrong\u003eWachtmeister\u003c\/strong\u003e, they were worn on the shoulders of service tunics during the Cold War. The bright \u003cstrong\u003elight green backing\u003c\/strong\u003e is the official Waffenfarbe (corps colour) for the border police units, marking their specific role in East Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTraditional Police Braid\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are made with the traditional German police braid (\u003cstrong\u003ePolizeigeflecht\u003c\/strong\u003e) consisting of twisted \u003cstrong\u003esilver-grey and dark green cords\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is sewn onto a soft \u003cstrong\u003elight green cotton backing\u003c\/strong\u003e with a dark green stripe running down the middle. They've got the standard \u003cstrong\u003eslip-on design\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fabric loop on the underside so you can mount them easily onto your tunic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCollectors \u0026amp; Reenactors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a \u003cstrong\u003emilitaria collector\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003eCold War reenactor\u003c\/strong\u003e, these are a must-have for completing an authentic Volkspolizei tunic display. Since they're in unissued surplus condition, they also work great for adding some historical style to a vintage coat or project. They are a tangible piece of history from a defunct state, ready for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your Cold War uniform collection with this original pair of Volkspolizei shoulder boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FU\u0026KIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55485620519297,"sku":"SKU6943F-Green","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/east-german-police-border-guard-shoulder-board-6943-a_5c95668d-678d-4d5f-8d1f-00c54d35c8fe.jpg?v=1775031131","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/east-german-police-border-guard-shoulder-boards","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}