Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years Auction Archive the outer row in a

the outer row in a wavy pattern

obverse centre with white enamele cypher on red field

and a brace of "mentions" (London Gazettes 29 May 1917 and 25 May 1918 refer)

with loss of finish and minor oxidation evident to the badge

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years Auction Archive the outer row in a(Dienstauszeichnung der Polizei II. Klasse fr 18 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse overlaid by a central Ordnungspolizei insignia in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath bearing a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse overlaid by a central oval medallion