(Polizei-Dienstauszeichnung 3. Stufe – für 18 Dienstjahre)

Original Police Long Service Cross for 18 years of service in Nazi Germany, instituted on January 30, 1938.
This 3rd Class award was given to members of the Ordnungspolizei and other police branches for 18 years of honorable and uninterrupted service.

The cross is made of silver-plated metal and features a four-armed design. Obverse bears a wreath of oak leaves with a central swastika over crossed swords. The reverse is inscribed:
“Für treue Dienste in der Polizei”
(“For faithful service in the police”)

Includes: original presentation case.
Condition: excellent, no restorations, no damage.
A rare and highly collectible set — especially complete with its original case.