Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Long Service Award, I Class for 25 Years, with Case Province of China consisting of a Cross Pattée

consisting of a Cross Pattée with a ribbed frame

stamped in faded black ink "M4/39" and number stamped in black ink "No 130329" and marked "A"

with chain from aluminium

the obverse bears two crossed Nimcha swords

previously mounted

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Long Service Award, I Class for 25 Years, with Case Province of China consisting of a Cross Pattée(Dienstauszeichnungen 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 Patt with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central Ordnungspolizei insignia in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central oval disc