Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Customs/Border Protection Long Service Award United Republic of some speculate that they bought

some speculate that they bought or used L/14 dies to keep up production

slightly discoloured and worn

dated April 1 1943

the reverse with a circular oak wreath inscribed “Dem Verdienste 1914”

9 grams inclusive of its ribbon and hanger

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Customs/Border Protection Long Service Award United Republic of some speculate that they bought(Zollgrenzschutz Ehrenzeichen). A bronze, straight armed cross patte, the obverse centre presents an open topped acanthus wreath encircling a open winged national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse centre presents an open topped acanthus wreath encircling the inscription FR TREUE DIENSTE IM ZOLLGRENZSCHUTZ (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN CUSTOMS BORDER PATROL), measuring 42. 40 mm (w) x 46. 87 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period