Germany, Third Reich. A Mine Rescue Honour Decoration Newly Listed institutions and organizations for merits

institutions and organizations for merits in the domain of republic activities

black cotton mesh backer

He received a number of decorations for his services

18mm x 26mm

/ From the dominant jaw to the fearless eyes / The mien of dauntless strength

Germany, Third Reich. A Mine Rescue Honour Decoration Newly Listed institutions and organizations for merits(Grubenwehr Ehrenzeichen). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered tombak, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a crossed hammer and mallet, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM GRUBEN WEHRWESEN (FOR MERIT IN MINE RESCUE), unmarked, measuring 35. 36 mm in diameter, weighing 21. 0 grams, in