Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Police Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years visually-hidden iron core and silver frame

iron core and silver frame (bottom marked “800”)

marked with the LDO (Administration of German Orders Manufacturers) insignia and maker stamped in blue ink "L/52" (C

A Rare Pair of Napoleonic Medals - Mounted as worn on original ribbons: silver volunteers campaign medal 1813-1814

fifty-six are gilt

affording the Allies critical insight on coded communications and ciphers used by the Wehrmacht

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Police Long Service Award, II Class for 18 Years visually-hidden iron core and silver frame(Dienstauszeichnung der Polizei II. Klasse fr 18 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from a post war replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central raised 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