Germany, Third Reich. A Customs And Border Service Decoration GTRexclude (Heer Panzer Abzeichen)

(Heer Panzer Abzeichen)

with discolouration

with fragile red enamels exhibiting some loss

The Military Order of the Christ - ingdom of Portugal

Germany, Third Reich. A Customs And Border Service Decoration GTRexclude (Heer Panzer Abzeichen)(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