Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A 18-Year Long Service Cross

(Dienstauszeichnung der Polizei für 18 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938-1945). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse overlaid by a raised Ordnungspolizei insignia, the reverse with an oval medallion bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”), unmarked, measuring 43.22 mm (w) x 48.43 mm (h), weighing 23.1 grams, in near extremely fine condition.