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

Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Barrie

a German destroyer force steamed in to the Straits

992 of American military dead

The other documents include a “Verwendungskarte” (filing card on occasion of Eckert being drafted) (149x209mm

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.