A new-old-stock original shoulder "5 Years Service" stripe patch for an officer of the "Volkspolizei" (Peoples Police) or MdI (Ministry of Interior) of East Germany. 3-7/8" wide and roughly 7/8" thick. 

Shipping Policy: i will be happy to ship internationally. for combined shipping (on my badges and medals), just add 50 cents for each additional item. for combined shipping with larger items, please contact me or just wait for an invoice. i try to keep shipping costs as low as possible for my customers. the listed shipping rate does include a  tracking number, but not insurance. insurance is $2. registered is $11.50.  if you want these things, please let me know before you pay. IF YOU DO NOT REQUEST THESE THINGS, it will be considered sent at buyer's risk. Mi scuso, ma non di spedizione in Italia. vi è stato abuso di troppo ultimamente.Always ships from USA.  

  thank you for you interest in history and Socialism! 

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