Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A 18-Year Long Service Cross Auction matching that of the tunic

matching that of the tunic

Slovakia and Carpathian Ruthenia)

Up to 1919

this dagger features a 198 mm nickel-plated steel blade

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A 18-Year Long Service Cross Auction matching that of the tunic(Dienstauszeichnung der Polizei fr 18 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945). 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 raised Ordnungspolizei insignia, the reverse with an oval medallion bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE), unmarked, measuring 43. 22 mm (w) x 48. 43