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

18 mm (w) x 49

the Wound Badge in Silver and the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on February 29

1882-1941 Issue

dated April 1 1943

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