Germany, Federal Republic. A Border Protection Long Service Award, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity along with a letter from

along with a letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs confirming his war service and a letter of recommendation

17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)

and signed in black ink by a Major and Hausse’s Company Chief

(Dienstauszeichnung für Schwestern des Badischen Frauenvereins für 20 Dienstjahre)

with the lid independent of the base

Germany, Federal Republic. A Border Protection Long Service Award, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity along with a letter from(Zollgrentzschutz Ehrenzeichen). A cross pattee constructed of bronzed alloy; the obverse depicting an open ended wreath; the reverse inscribed FR TREUE DIENSTE IM ZOLLGRENTZSCHUTZ (German For Loyal Service in Border Protection) within an open ended wreath; on a double loop for suspension from a period correct ribbon; measuring 42. 80 mm (w) x 42. 93 mm (h); weighing 34. 6 grams; in mint condition.