Germany. An Air Raid Defense “Luftschutz” Medal; Second Class; Light Version United Republic of silver frame is hallmarked with

silver frame is hallmarked with the British lion

heavily gilded silver

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who was killed in action in May 1944: the recommendation for his award cites

Germany. An Air Raid Defense “Luftschutz” Medal; Second Class; Light Version United Republic of silver frame is hallmarked withA Luftschutzehrenzeichen 2. Stufe (Light Version); in aluminum, with very fine details; the obverse consisting of a round oak leaf wreath with a large mobile swastika in the centre of the award, that is circumscribed Fr Dienste im Luftschutz (For Services in Air Raid Protection); on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon with its horizontal pinback sewn onto the reverse; measuring 38. 89 mm in diameter; weighing 13. 3 grams; in mint