Germany, Third Reich. An Unusual Customs And Border Protection Long Service Award In Bronze Archive Constructed of dark green (Flaschengrün)

Constructed of dark green (Flaschengrün) wool

dual metal clips intact and securing a white and red embroidered on a blue cotton base Infantry Regiment/Airborne Division insignia

measuring 74 mm x 39 mm

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grayish-blue cloth reinforcing backer with traces of the silver bullion threading exposed

Germany, Third Reich. An Unusual Customs And Border Protection Long Service Award In Bronze Archive Constructed of dark green (Flaschengrün)(Zollgrenzschutz Ehrenzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of solid, patinated bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, within a laurel wreath, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IM ZOLLGRENZSCHUTZ (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN BORDER PROTECTION), unmarked, measuring 43. 1 mm (w) x 43. 4 mm (h), weighing 39. 8 grams (without