Germany, Third Reich. A Border Protection Long Service Award
(Zollgrenzschutz-Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central laurel wreath, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an analogous wreath surrounding an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM ZOLLGRENZSCHUTZ” (“FOR LOYAL SERVICE IN BORDER PROTECTION”), unmarked, measuring 42.85 mm (w) x 47.10 mm (h), weighing 30.6 grams, in extremely fine condition.

