(Ordnungspolizei Auszeichnungen und Insignien). A mixed lot of three Ordnungspolizei decorations and insignia, including:
1. A Long Service Decoration, I Class for 25 Years, 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 overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central oval medallion overlaid by a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”), unmarked, measuring 43.16 mm (w) x 48.06 mm (h), weighing 25.9 grams, in near mint condition.
2. A first pattern visor cap insignia, constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.
3. A Schutzpolizei Officer-ranks sleeve insignia, constructed of field-grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire Ordnungspolizei insignia in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 88 mm (w) x 98 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.