The customs border mark was established by decree on February 17, 1939 by Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler. The award was presented for faithful service in one stage. Officials were borrowed to the customs border guard in a higher, higher, medium service after 4 years of service. Middle- and enlisted-level employees at Customs Border Protection as supply applicants after 4 years of Border Patrol and as civilian applicants after 8 years of Border Patrol. The term of military service was counted, which had to be confirmed by the corresponding posts. A certificate of ownership was issued for the presentation. In exceptional cases, the badge of honor could also be awarded for services to the customs border guard or without taking into account seniority. Notable manufacturers were Wilhelm Deumer, Steinhauer & Luck, Lüdenscheid and Meybauer Berlin. The differences are in the color shade. Since 1942, badges of honor began to be made in thin zinc dark olive brown tinting. Crosses were made that lack a dividing line beyond the customs border. They work a little harder. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen before 1945, vol. IV, 2001.
Cross made of bronze. The wishbones are outside with wide, smooth edges. Inside is a small stepped, fluted edge. The insides are finely indented. On the upper cruciform shoulder is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring.
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Front: Customs border mark
Reverse: Customs border mark
Awards of World War II