A Third Reich Period German Border Protection (Zollgrenzschutz) Long Service Award GTRexclude marked "10K" and maker marked

marked "10K" and maker marked on the reverse

Footnote: Hopf was born in 1918 and attended military academy

the regiment carries on its battle honours Louisbourg

inclusive of its three castle suspension)

but textbook cross by maker Wächtler & Lange

A Third Reich Period German Border Protection (Zollgrenzschutz) Long Service Award GTRexclude marked "10K" and maker markedA 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.