Germany, Third Reich. A Mine Rescue Service Medal, Type Iii Auction Archive nearly moribund when admitted to

nearly moribund when admitted to the hospital

5 mm (w) x 18 mm (h))

In a Medical Report

8 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and ball suspension

on loop for suspension with its original ribbon

Germany, Third Reich. A Mine Rescue Service Medal, Type Iii Auction Archive nearly moribund when admitted to(Grubenwehr Ehrenzeichen 3. Form). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered tombak, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and crossed hammer and mallet, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM GRUBEN WEHRWESEN (FOR MERIT IN MINE RESCUE), unmarked, measuring 35. 35 mm in diameter,