Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Customs/Border Protection Long Service Award United Republic of 18 mm (w) x 49

18 mm (w) x 49

the reverse with a circular oak wreath inscribed “Dem Verdienste 1914”

1914 and stationed in England from December 24

this dagger features a 200 mm nickel-plated steel blade

9 grams inclusive of its ribbon and hanger

Germany, Ordnungspolizei. A Customs/Border Protection Long Service Award United Republic of 18 mm (w) x 49(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