Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal Auction set within a ribbed ring

set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”)

worn with catch showing signs of use

arriving in England on June 21

He commanded the German Auxiliary Cruiser "Thor"

Instituted on 1926

Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal Auction set within a ribbed ring(Rettungsmedaille). Instituted 22 June 1933. (1933 1945 issue). Constructed of a silvered alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle overlaid by a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 33 mm in diameter, weighing 9. 0 grams (inclusive of ribbon) demonstrating minor loss of finish