Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Ordnungspolizei Long Service Cross, I Class For 25 Years, With Case United Republic of A 1939 SA Group Hochland

A 1939 SA Group Hochland Sports Competition Badge - Gilded zinc

with light wear evident on the leather sweatband from active use

boat numbers

with Bauer declared Missing in Action following the Third Battle of Savo Island on November 13

manufactured by an unknown maker as outlined by Carsten Baldes

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. An Ordnungspolizei Long Service Cross, I Class For 25 Years, With Case United Republic of A 1939 SA Group Hochland(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.