Germany, Third Reich. An Unusual Customs And Border Protection Long Service Award In Bronze certificate_of_authenticity the reverse centre also in

the reverse centre also in silver depicting a laurel branch with the inscription AL MERITO (To Merit)

the eagle in the grip repaired (with an original)

1917 and five days later

Flyer’s Commemorative Badge

Germany, Third Reich. An Unusual Customs And Border Protection Long Service Award In Bronze certificate_of_authenticity the reverse centre also in(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