{"product_id":"post-war-reproduction-german-gestapo-geheime-staatspolizei-id-badge-m9-86-pattern","title":"Post-War Reproduction German Gestapo (Geheime Staatspolizei) ID Badge-M9\/86 Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA well-made post-war reproduction of the infamous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeheime Staatspolizei (Gestapo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identification badge, patterned after one of the most recognizable Third Reich police warrant discs. Constructed in an oval form with an antiqued finish, the obverse features the German national eagle above a wreath and swastika with the marking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“M9\/86.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The reverse is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“GEHEIME STAATSPOLIZEI”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and includes a blank panel intended to represent an identification number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gestapo served as the secret state police of Nazi Germany from 1933 until the end of World War II. Authentic identification badges were carried by officers when identifying themselves during official duties. Because of their historical significance and extreme rarity, original examples are highly sought after and command substantial prices. This example represents a later collector reproduction inspired by those historic badges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is ideal as a historical display item, educational reference, reenactment accessory, or addition to a collection of reproduction WWII militaria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePost-war reproduction Gestapo identification badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval metal construction with aged finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEagle and wreath design with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM9\/86\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReverse marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Geheime Staatspolizei”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlank ID panel on reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay-ready collectible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good condition with an attractive aged patina and light handling wear. The suspension holes remain intact, making it suitable for display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Gestapo identification badges are among the rarest and most expensive German police collectibles. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM9\/86\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variant shown here has long been identified by collectors as a reproduction pattern rather than a documented wartime-issued badge. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43181429882957,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/E7AE4416-5380-42B6-9BC5-594FE99ABD2A.jpg?v=1782838004","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/post-war-reproduction-german-gestapo-geheime-staatspolizei-id-badge-m9-86-pattern","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}