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Originally Posted by alvin
Can Bereitschaftspolizei be told from marking alone?
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The short answer is "Sometimes." It depends on which state the marking is from (Prussia, Saxony, etc.) and also when the marking was stamped. For example, if it is a Type 2 Prussian Schupo mark (conforming to the 1922 Prussian marking instructions), one can
usually tell from the format. If it is Type 3 (conforming to the 1932 order), it is often not possible. Other states had different markings so the answer differs for them.
If you really want to get into this, I suggest a close reading of HWIS. There is really no simple answer to the general question.