Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years Province of China holding a canoe paddle

holding a canoe paddle

The United States Coast Guard is the only branch that does not issue its own Parachutist Badge

One epaulette exhibits surface wear on the oval cap

The obverse bearing a Roman sword hanging on a tablet with the inscription FOR SERVICE ON THE MEXICAN BORDER

1943 and that the Medal for Combat Service was issued un-numbered

Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years Province of China holding a canoe paddle(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP, III. Klasse fr 10 Jahre). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed and pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath overlaid by an NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a