Germany, Third Reich. A Life-Saving Medal, on Parade Mount certificate_of_authenticity crazing in one reverse arm

crazing in one reverse arm

and horizontal pinbacks

was wounded in action in the French theater

measuring at 31mm (w) x 33mm (h)

traces of surface rust evident on the arms

Germany, Third Reich. A Life-Saving Medal, on Parade Mount certificate_of_authenticity crazing in one reverse arm(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,