Germany, Third Reich. An Air Defence Medal, II Class
(Luftschutz-Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938-1945 issue). Constructed of silvered zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM LUFTSCHUTZ” (“FOR MERIT IN AIR DEFENCE”), the reverse bearing a central date of “1938”, unmarked, measuring 37.65 mm (w) x 43.83 mm (h), weighing 44.0 grams. With some loss of finish evident, in overall better than very fine condition.

