Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A 18-Year Long Service Cross Auction this dagger features a 198

this dagger features a 198 mm nickel-plated steel blade

carrying the American on one of the sledges

matching that of the tunic

Footnote: Robert Roy was killed in action on May 16th 1915 at the battle of Festubert

Up to 1919

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A 18-Year Long Service Cross Auction this dagger features a 198(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