A Third Reich Period German Border Protection (Zollgrenzschutz) Long Service Award

A third reich period German Zollgrenzschutz long service award; a cross pattée in bronze; the obverse with an open-ended oak leaf wreath featuring a national eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed swastika; the reverse with a matching open-ended oak leaf wreath inscribed “Für treue dienste im Zollgrenzschutz”; on loop for suspension; with a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 41.90 mm x 42.11 mm; weighing 24.6 grams; near mint condition.