Germany, Third Reich. A Border Protection Long Service Award Hold One clasp: 1879

One clasp: 1879

inscribed “Jederzeit zum frieden gewillt - Jeder Stunde aber auch zur Abwehr Bereit” (German - Wanting peace at all times - but ready for defense at every hour)

8 mm x 83 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

1919 in New Salem

dated 1859

Germany, Third Reich. A Border Protection Long Service Award Hold One clasp: 1879(Zollgrenzschutz Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central laurel wreath, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an analogous wreath surrounding an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IM ZOLLGRENZSCHUTZ (FOR LOYAL SERVICE IN BORDER PROTECTION), unmarked, measuring 42. 85 mm (w) x