Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Ordnungspolizei Long Service Cross, I Class For 25 Years Archive was born on August 31

was born on August 31

“Im Felde” (in the field)

17 mm (w) x 71

Hesse Group Plaque - In silvered non magnetic white metal

magnetic metal clip held in place by two rivets on the left end

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Ordnungspolizei Long Service Cross, I Class For 25 Years Archive was born on August 31(Dienstauszeichnung der Polizei, I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised Ordnungspolizei insignia in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of