Germany, Third Reich. A Customs And Border Service Decoration certificate_of_authenticity The reverse depicts some residue

The reverse depicts some residue from collector mounting

A beaded Maltese Cross with ball finials in bronze gilt

this edition published by Book Club Associates of London in 1972 by arrangement with Jonathan Cape Limited

together with a hand etched gold centre piece

so from then on

Germany, Third Reich. A Customs And Border Service Decoration certificate_of_authenticity The reverse depicts some residue(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