Germany, Ordungspolizei. A Mint Long Service Award, I Class for 25 Years United Republic of excellent quality heavy construction

excellent quality heavy construction

obverse with residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning

interior lined in finely-textured gold-coloured rayon

and areas of discolouration on the reverse 9 and 12 o’clock arm

Germany, Ordungspolizei. A Mint Long Service Award, I Class for 25 Years United Republic of excellent quality heavy construction(Dienstauszeichnung der Polizei I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1944). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a raised Ordnungspolizei insignia, the reverse bearing an oval medallion overlaid by an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE), unmarked, measuring 42. 97 mm