Original WWII German Ordnungspolizei 'Obermeister' painting

German oil painting on canvas from the period of the Second World War, depicting an Obermeister of the Ordnungspolizei (ORPO) in full uniform with rank insignia and decorations. The portrait presents a detailed representation of a high-ranking police official from National Socialist Germany.The depicted individual is Anton Gaibler, originating from Hechlingen in Bavaria.The painting is executed in strong, deep colors against a dark red background and is still housed in its original frame.The reverse shows a classically stretched canvas on a wooden stretcher frame.Dimensions: 74 x 64 cm.During the Second World War, the Ordnungspolizei (ORPO) was responsible for a wide range of policing tasks in Germany and the occupied territories. In addition to regular law enforcement, the ORPO played an active role in the persecution of Jews, the tracking of people in hiding, deportations, and the suppression of resistance movements.A historically rare collectible for collectors of German police history, ORPO, Second World War art, and militaria.Article number: 17783