Customs Stuff

[DougO]

I wanted to share some of my Custom stuff with you . First a tunic and visor cap of a 'Zollassistant'.

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...and a side view .

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Close-up of the collar tabs .

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Close-up of the shoulderboard .

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Close-up of the Customs cuffband .

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The Visor Cap with it's Customs eagle and wreath.

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..and close-up .

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Now a promotion document . This document is on heavy stock paper ,8 1/2 x 11 1/2 -inches , and appoints a 'Zollassistent ' to the next higher rank of ' Zollsekretaer '. It is dated 27. September 1938.

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Close-up of the upper portion of the document.

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...and lower portion.

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...and close-up of the embossed eagle seal that reads:"Der Oberfinanzpraesident Baden in Karlsruhe "

[DougO]

Here now the collar tab and shoulder board that go with this promotion . I hope you enjoyed all this . Posted by Bernd .

[stonemint]

Great post, Doug! Customs doesn't get the respect it deserves, and your post shows why it should merit this respect. Is the visor an Isken?

[DocumentsGuy]

Wow, Doug, what a super Customs set in great condition. Thanks for sharing.

[Al P]

I couldn't agree more.

The ZGS, the redheaded stepchild of 3rd Reich collectors.

Great post, Doug! Customs doesn't get the respect it deserves, and your post shows why it should merit this respect. Is the visor an Isken?

Al