Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Police Long Service Award, I Class for 25 Years, with Case Archive 40 mm x 51 mm)

40 mm x 51 mm)

In May 1942 his unit annihilated the enemy in battle at Barvenkovo

Lou Evelyn Austin

along with chains and “Viribus Unitis” (Latin - United Strength) inscribed in bronze gilt

a fascinating individual collection in overall very fine condition

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Police Long Service Award, I Class for 25 Years, with Case Archive 40 mm x 51 mm)(Dienstauszeichnung der Polizei I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre mit Etui). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1944 issue). 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 in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse overlaid by a central oval