Germany, Rlb. An Air Raid Defence Medal Hold obverse illustrating the German Red

obverse illustrating the German Red Cross insignia surrounded by the inscription "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Schwesternschaft"

bar suspension with gilt 27 Years bar

The waves were mountain high

joining convoy HX 228

After school and during summer vacations

Germany, Rlb. An Air Raid Defence Medal Hold obverse illustrating the German Red(Luftschutzehrenzeichen II. Stufe) Constructed of feinzink, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, the obverse consisting of a round oak leaf wreath with a large mobile swastika in the centre of the award, circumscribed by inscription FR VERDIENSTE IM LUFTSCHUTZ (FOR SERVICE IN AIR RAID PROTECTION), reverse with central raised date of 1938, unmarked, measuring 38. 52 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.