Belgium, Kingdom. A Political Prisoner's Cross 1940-1945 certificate_of_authenticity marked “SS DIENSTMÜTZE” (“SS SERVICE

marked “SS DIENSTMÜTZE” (“SS SERVICE HAT”)

missing its ribbon and pinback hanger)

K 5) Sommer 1915 F

with Luftwaffe-style eagles between the arms

53 mm x 162 mm x 120 mm

Belgium, Kingdom. A Political Prisoner's Cross 1940-1945 certificate_of_authenticity marked “SS DIENSTMÜTZE” (“SS SERVICE(Croix du Prisonnier Politique 19401945). In silvered bronze with red and black enamels, measuring 37 mm (w) x 37 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Political Prisoner's Cross 1940 1945 was a Belgian war medal established by royal decree of the Regent on November 13, 1947 and awarded to Belgian citizens arrested and interned by the Germans as political prisoners during the Second World