Germany, Third Reich. A Border Protection Long Service Award Hold inscribed “Jederzeit zum frieden gewillt

inscribed “Jederzeit zum frieden gewillt - Jeder Stunde aber auch zur Abwehr Bereit” (German - Wanting peace at all times - but ready for defense at every hour)

Catharines

constructed of golden embroidery on a black rayon base

Footnote Major Graf: Hermann Graf (1912–1988) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe ace during the Second World War

Grade I with 1915-1917

Germany, Third Reich. A Border Protection Long Service Award Hold inscribed “Jederzeit zum frieden gewillt(Zollgrenzschutz Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central laurel wreath, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an analogous wreath surrounding an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IM ZOLLGRENZSCHUTZ (FOR LOYAL SERVICE IN BORDER PROTECTION), unmarked, measuring 42. 85 mm (w) x