Germany, Third Reich. A Customs Service Decoration Archive And in typical Egyptian fashion

And in typical Egyptian fashion

with five studs in place

slight gilt wear on Marianne's bust

measuring 144 mm (w) x 103 mm (h)

Germany, Third Reich. A Customs Service Decoration Archive And in typical Egyptian fashion(Zollgrenzschutz Ehrenzeichen). Instituted 17 February 1939. (1939 1944 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed and pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE