Germany, Third Reich. A Customs and Border Service Decoration visually-hidden the reverse with a distinct

the reverse with a distinct design that bears a stylized maple leaf with "CANADA" above and the Royal monogram below

flanked by a portrait of Kapitänleutnant Otto Weddigen

measuring 38 mm (w) x 33 mm (h)

Wilhelm made his escape

engraved in running script "Charles W

Germany, Third Reich. A Customs and Border Service Decoration visually-hidden the reverse with a distinct(Zollgrenzschutz Ehrenzeichen). Instituted 17 February 1939. (1939 1944 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from a period replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central oak leaf wreath surrounding an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTEIM ZOLLGRENZSCHUTZ (FOR FAITHFUL