Germany, Third Reich. A Life-Saving Medal, on Parade Mount Hold 79 mm (w) x 64

79 mm (w) x 64

Munro of Ottawa

encircled by an enameled red ring with the inscription AL MERITO (To Merit)

the reverse of each with an integrated wool strap bearing a button hole

(Schicksalswende Medaille)

Germany, Third Reich. A Life-Saving Medal, on Parade Mount Hold 79 mm (w) x 64(Rettungsmedaille, Einzelspange). Instituted 22 June 1933 by Paul von Hindenburg. (1933 1945 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and red wool reverse liner, 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,