Germany, Third Reich. An Unusual Customs And Border Protection Long Service Award In Bronze certificate_of_authenticity Flyer’s Commemorative Badge

Flyer’s Commemorative Badge

the eagle in the grip repaired (with an original)

Footnote: The Air Force Vermilion Bow Medal was instituted on June 14

A work training certificate for Otto Ruhland

1917 and five days later

Germany, Third Reich. An Unusual Customs And Border Protection Long Service Award In Bronze certificate_of_authenticity Flyer’s Commemorative Badge(Zollgrenzschutz Ehrenzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of solid, patinated bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, within a laurel wreath, the reverse with an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IM ZOLLGRENZSCHUTZ (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN BORDER PROTECTION), unmarked, measuring 43. 1 mm (w) x 43. 4 mm (h), weighing 39. 8 grams (without