a very fine quality example
awarded to Veljko Micunovic (1916 - 1982)
maker marked “Paulmann & Crone
both are printed in black ink on a moisture-resistant paper stock
arriving at the Canadian Base Depot on the 9th
Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Ordnungspolizei Long Service Cross, I Class For 25 Years, With Case Newly Listed a very fine quality example(Dienstauszeichnung der Polizei, I. Klasse fr 25 Jahre mit Etui). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 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 central raised Ordnungspolizei insignia, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE), unmarked, measuring 43.