Germany, Third Reich. A Mine Rescue Honour Medal United Republic of The decoration is typically awarded

The decoration is typically awarded to senior flag officers

He was struck off strength of the 17th Reserve Battalion on October 4th

slight fabric wear on the medal bed

loop marked “4” (Steinhauer & Lück

black corduroy backs

Germany, Third Reich. A Mine Rescue Honour Medal United Republic of The decoration is typically awarded(Grubenwehrwesen Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, obverse with central NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, on top of crossed hammers, reverse with raised inscription FR VERDIENSTE IM GRUBENWEHRWESEN (FOR SERVICE IN MINING RESCUE), measuring 35. 09 mm in diameter, and in good condition.