Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal visually-hidden text above a German Edelweiss

text above a German Edelweiss

Issued 1975-1995

the silver base illustrating a two-headed eagle surmounted by a crown

3 mm (w) x 15 mm (h)

all closing with horizontal flaps perforated with reinforced buttonholes meeting pebbled buttons

Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal visually-hidden text above a German Edelweiss(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