Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A 18-Year Long Service Cross United Republic of the self-governing Dominions of the

the self-governing Dominions of the Empire (later Commonwealth) and the Viceroy of India

Klasse 1939” printed in black on the obverse

He was from the Shanandoah Valley in Virginia and originally joined the 116th Infantry Regiment in the 1930s

being present at the battles of Ciudad Rodrigo

and continued to be awarded until the final abolition of the monarchy in 1973

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A 18-Year Long Service Cross United Republic of the self-governing Dominions of the(Dienstauszeichnung der Polizei fr 18 Jahre). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse overlaid by a raised Ordnungspolizei insignia, the reverse with an oval medallion bearing an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE), unmarked, measuring 43. 22 mm (w) x 48. 43