Germany, Rlb. An Air Raid Defence Medal Newly Listed measuring 43 mm (w) x

measuring 43 mm (w) x 74 mm (h)

scattered wear patches on the belt's reverse

along with chains that are inscribed “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (Latin - United Strength) in bronze gilt

Chipping evident in blue enamels below the cypher of Charles III and in the white enamels on the centrepiece ring on the reverse of the badge

Measuring 45 mm x 46 mm

Germany, Rlb. An Air Raid Defence Medal Newly Listed measuring 43 mm (w) x(Luftschutzehrenzeichen II. Stufe) Constructed of feinzink, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, the obverse consisting of a round oak leaf wreath with a large mobile swastika in the centre of the award, circumscribed by inscription FR VERDIENSTE IM LUFTSCHUTZ (FOR SERVICE IN AIR RAID PROTECTION), reverse with central raised date of 1938, unmarked, measuring 38. 52 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.