Germany, Federal Republic. A Border Protection Long Service Award, Alternative 1957 Version GTRexclude the name became Les Fusiliers

the name became Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal

swimming and boxing

final outer circle consisting of alternating tower and thunder clouds in blue enamel

Also has a letter to his Next of Kin from squadron officer (22-9-1943)

In gilt metal

Germany, Federal Republic. A Border Protection Long Service Award, Alternative 1957 Version GTRexclude the name became Les Fusiliers(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.