A Third Reich Period German Border Protection (Zollgrenzschutz) Long Service Award GTRexclude 1898 in Edinburgh

1898 in Edinburgh

maker marked “W” on the ring

" (September 10

reverse inscribed "KRIEGSPORTFEST DES INF

but textbook cross by maker Wächtler & Lange

A Third Reich Period German Border Protection (Zollgrenzschutz) Long Service Award GTRexclude 1898 in EdinburghA 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.