Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A German Police 18-Year Long Service Cross Archive s "Griesbach i Knaus" metal/insignia

s "Griesbach i Knaus" metal/insignia factory

with a star hanger suspended from the base of the clasp

A blackened copper Latin cross with a laurel wreath and berries between the arms

Staffel (squadron) 19

he claimed 45 aerial victories for which he was awarded the Knight’s Cross in January of 1942

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A German Police 18-Year Long Service Cross Archive s "Griesbach i Knaus" metal/insignia(Dienstauszeichnung fr Treue Dienste in der Polizei). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension, presenting as a Cross Patte with bordered arms, obverse with central Ordnungspolizei style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, on top of an oval oak leaf wreath, reverse with inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE), unmarked, measuring 43. 21 mm (w) x 48. 06 mm (h), on loop