Germany, Third Reich. A Border Protection Long Service Award Auction light wear evident on the

light wear evident on the raised rims

takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General William MasonFassett

A steel helmet featuring a stylized gilt five-armed floral insignia affixed to the front

Includes: Quartermaster

Germany, Third Reich. A Border Protection Long Service Award Auction light wear evident on the(Zollgrenzschutz Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central laurel wreath, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an analogous wreath surrounding an inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IM ZOLLGRENZSCHUTZ (FOR LOYAL SERVICE IN BORDER PROTECTION), unmarked, measuring 42. 85 mm (w) x