BACKGROUND: A purge of the State Police in 1941, resulted in the creation of two main branches; Ordenspoliti (Order Police) and Sikkerhetspoliti (Security Police). The Ordenspoliti dealt with regular maintenance of order and prevention of non-political crime, that operated similar to the S.D. in Germany which in essence, combated subversion. The Security Police, worked with the German S.D., but cam under the district control of the S.S.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Rare helmet with the original decal being scratched removed, but the outline is still visible. Liner and chin strap complete. Scratches visible to the paint from usage/wear. Tops of the three rivets have been removed. Marked "II" to the interior band. Approximately size 64.