Germany, Third Reich. A Border Protection (Zollgrenzschutz) Long Service Award
A cross paty constructed of bronzed zinc, the obverse centre bears a national eagle with outstretched wings clutchung a wreathed swastika in its talons, encompassed by an open-topped acanthus wreath, the cross arms are pebbled with a ribbed border, the reverse bears the inscription “Für treue dienst im Zollgrenz schutz” (For loyal service in customs border protection), encompassed by an open-topped acanthus wreath, the cross arms are pebbled with a ribbed border, measuring 42.27 mm (w) x 47.24 mm (h), with suspension ring on a blue ribbon, very fine.

