Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A German Police 18-Year Long Service Cross Archive he claimed 45 aerial victories

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

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

of Southern Rhodesia once again from January 1

683 negatives to the State Archive of Leningrad District

s "Griesbach i Knaus" metal/insignia factory

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A German Police 18-Year Long Service Cross Archive he claimed 45 aerial victories(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