Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Police Long Service Cross, I Class for 25 Years, with Case

(Dienstauszeichnung der Polizei, I. Klasse für 25 Jahre). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse overlaid by a central Ordnungspolizei insignia in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a central medallion bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”), unmarked, measuring 43.05 mm (w) x 47.98 mm (h), weighing 26.7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card stock with a faux green leather exterior, the exterior lid with a gold number “25” within an oak leaf wreath, the interior with a white satin-type lid liner and slotted light blue velvet medal bed, opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 102 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), material fatigue evident to the case, in overall near extremely fine condition.