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

(Dienstauszeichnung der Polizei I. Klasse für 25 Jahre mit Etui). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938-1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised Ordnungspolizei insignia in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath topped by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”), unmarked, measuring 43.17 mm (w) x 48.22 mm (h), weighing 22.8 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a heavy card stock frame with a faux olive-drab leather exterior, the lid bearing an embossed number “25” within an oak leaf wreath, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and a white felt medal bed, opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 102 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), with moderat material fatigue evident to the case, in overall near extremely fine condition.