Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal Auction This book represents the first

This book represents the first ever in-depth look at all aspects of this award

a very scarce and very attractive badge

numbered "668" on the reverse

the reverse centre etching by enameled crossed French flags

Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal Auction This book represents the first(Rettungsmedaille). Instituted 22 June 1933. (1933 1945 issue). Constructed of a silvered alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, 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, measuring 24. 33 mm in diameter, weighing 9. 0 grams (inclusive of ribbon) demonstrating minor loss of finish