Germany, Third Reich. An Air Defence Honour Badge, I Class Medal Miniature Auction measuring 33 mm (w) x

measuring 33 mm (w) x 22 mm (h)

original frayed non-triangular style ribbon

This was followed by the publication of his citation

4) A Wehrmacht Long Service Medal for 4 Years of Service ribbon with silver miniature

Germany, Third Reich. An Air Defence Honour Badge, I Class Medal Miniature Auction measuring 33 mm (w) x(Luftschutz Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse Kreuz Miniatur). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte the obverse bearing a central raised mobile swastika, situated within a circular ring bearing a raised inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM LUFTSCHUTZ (FOR MERIT IN AIR DEFENCE), the reverse three and nine oclock arms bearing a raised date of