He entered the Schutzpolizei on 5 June 1940 as Polizeianwärter (Constable Cadet)
it stated that he had three visible scars
emboss stamped "Croupon" above "Nr
the reverse stamped with an issue number “4727”
3) Iron Cross 1939 Second Class
United Kingdom. A Most Distinguished Order Of St. Michael And St. George, Companion, By Garrard certificate_of_authenticity He entered the Schutzpolizei onMulti piece construction, enamelled centrepiece on both sides, each centrepiece placed within a ring in Gold with navy blue enamels, the badge in silver with the seven arms in white enamels, the badge surmounted by the King's crown, unmarked, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 66. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, accompanied by its original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, the lid marked in gold