Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Police 18-Year Long Service Cross with Case
(Dienstauszeichnung für Treue Dienste in der Polizei). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback and Ordnungspolizei (Order Police) insignia, presenting as a Cross Pattée with bordered arms, obverse with central Ordnungspolizei-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, on top of an oval oak leaf wreath, reverse with inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”), unmarked, measuring 43 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), accompanied by its original case of issue, constructed of card stock with a faux green leather exterior, obverse lid with gold embossed “18” inside of oak leaf branches, interior with grey felt lid liner, slotted and depressed grey felt medal bed, unmarked, measuring 49 mm (w) x 102 mm (l) x 17 mm (h), in near mint condition.