Germany, Federal Republic. A Border Protection Long Service Award, Alternative 1957 Version Archive maker marked “BSW” with maker

maker marked “BSW” with maker symbol on reverse

Halder learned at the War Academy and finished top of his class

Fine chipping evident in the green enamels on three of the twelve leafing motif badges

soiling evident on the tip of the left wing

Busk was awarded the Royal Medal of the Royal Society in 1871

Germany, Federal Republic. A Border Protection Long Service Award, Alternative 1957 Version Archive maker marked “BSW” with maker(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.