Germany, Third Reich. An Unusual Customs And Border Protection Long Service Award In Bronze certificate_of_authenticity 1917 and five days later

1917 and five days later

seeing action in the European Theater

A work training certificate for Otto Ruhland

the eagle in the grip repaired (with an original)

Germany, Third Reich. An Unusual Customs And Border Protection Long Service Award In Bronze certificate_of_authenticity 1917 and five days later(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