{"product_id":"orden-polizei-dienstauszeichnung-2-stufe-fur-18-jahre-am-band","title":"Police Long Service Award – 2nd Class (18 years) on ribbon, 1938","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number: 34.953\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePolice Long Service Award – 2nd Class (18 Years) with ribbon, 1938 (Original)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn offer is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Police Long Service Award, 2nd Class, for 18 years of service\u003c\/strong\u003e, worn with ribbon, from its year of introduction in \u003cstrong\u003e1938\u003c\/strong\u003e. The piece comes from old, documented dealer stock and is in good condition commensurate with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePolice Long Service Award (1938)\u003c\/strong\u003e was instituted by Adolf Hitler via \u003cstrong\u003eordinance on January 30, 1938\u003c\/strong\u003e, and awarded to all police officers upon completion of the respective period of service. The \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Class\u003c\/strong\u003e honored officers for \u003cstrong\u003e18 years of loyal service\u003c\/strong\u003e and thus ranks above the 3rd Class (8 years, item no. 34.952). The award is a significant testament to German police history during the Nazi era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eUsed, well-preserved for its age\u003c\/strong\u003e – typical signs of wear present\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign: Medal with ribbon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClass: 2nd Class – for 18 years of service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstituted: by ordinance on January 30, 1938\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlease refer to the scans for an accurate assessment of condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3rd Class (8 years)\u003c\/strong\u003e of this award is also available in my shop (item no. 34.952). When purchasing multiple items, \u003cstrong\u003eshipping costs are significantly reduced\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal item from the period of the German Reich. Sold exclusively for historical, scientific, and collector purposes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54269899538761,"sku":"34953","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/34.953a.jpg?v=1777090832","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/orden-polizei-dienstauszeichnung-2-stufe-fur-18-jahre-am-band","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}