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[Don M]

Originally Posted by alvin

Can Bereitschaftspolizei be told from marking alone?

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.