A Third Reich Period German Border Protection (Zollgrenzschutz) Long Service Award GTRexclude marked "10K" and maker marked

marked "10K" and maker marked on the reverse

1898 in Edinburgh

Perhaps the most famous result of this were the Eagle Squadrons

the regiment carries on its battle honours Louisbourg

Footnote: Hopf was born in 1918 and attended military academy

A Third Reich Period German Border Protection (Zollgrenzschutz) Long Service Award GTRexclude marked "10K" and maker markedA third reich period German Zollgrenzschutz long service award; a cross patte in bronze; the obverse with an open ended oak leaf wreath featuring a national eagle with out stretched wings clutching a wreathed swastika; the reverse with a matching open ended oak leaf wreath inscribed Fr treue dienste im Zollgrenzschutz; on loop for suspension; with a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 41. 90 mm x 42. 11 mm; weighing 24. 6 grams; near mint condition.