Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A German Police 18-Year Long Service Cross
(Dienstauszeichnung für Treue Dienste in der Polizei). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension, presenting as a Cross Pattée with bordered arms, obverse with central Ordnungspolizei-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, on top of an oval oak leaf wreath, reverse with inscription of FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE), unmarked, measuring 43.21 mm (w) x 48.06 mm (h), on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon bearing the Ordnungspolizei insignia, and in near very fine condition.

