Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal Auction He was promoted to the

He was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal on July 31

crafted in bronze

This book represents the first ever in-depth look at all aspects of this award

numbered "668" on the reverse

Defence Forces

Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal Auction He was promoted to the(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