Germany, Third Reich. A Customs And Border Service Decoration GTRexclude which in turn was part

which in turn was part of the 11th Army

he went out to France on 7 August 1914

In die-stamped silver-nickel

the reverse maker marked with WILHELM MAYER METALLWAREN FABRIK STUTTGART

Germany, Third Reich. A Customs And Border Service Decoration GTRexclude which in turn was part(Zollgrenzschutz Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from a period but incorrect replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a raised central wreathed German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IM ZOLLGRENZ SCHUTZ (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN BORDER PROTECTION), unmarked, measuring 42. 12 mm (w) x 46. 64