Customs Protection Official’s Shield certificate_of_authenticity Grade I) in silver gilt

Grade I) in silver gilt and enamels

Early Twentieth Century period

on the right sleeve of both the tunic and the great coat

of Maximilian Maria Joseph Karl Gabriel Lamoral Reichsfreiherr von Weichs zu Glon (12 November 1881 - 27 September 1954)

centering an embossed HJ National eagle

Customs Protection Official’s Shield certificate_of_authenticity Grade I) in silver giltCustoms Protection Officials Shield Oval shaped, die struck shield in gilded aluminum, measuring 67. 5mm(w) x 83. 0mm(h), with inscription on top "Reichsfinanzverwaltung Zollgrenzschutz" (National Finance Administration Customs Border Guard), shield is numbered at the bottom, it has holes on sides for attachment to a sleeve, in worn condition.