Germany, Third Reich. A Customs And Border Service Decoration Newly Listed complemented by units composed of

complemented by units composed of exiles from German-occupied Europe

residue in the recessed ares on both badges from cleaning

topped by a gilt Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika

measuring 91 mm x 58 mm

commissioned by the Nachrichtenbüro (Information Office) of the Reichsbank

Germany, Third Reich. A Customs And Border Service Decoration Newly Listed complemented by units composed of(Zollgrenzschutz Ehrenzeichen). Instituted 17 February 1939. (1939 1944 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled and ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised German nationale eagle set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IN ZOLLGRENZSCHUTZ (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN BORDER PROTECTION),