Germany, Third Reich. A Mine Rescue Honour Medal
(Grubenwehr-Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with crossed pickaxes, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM GRUBENWEHRWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN MINE RESCUE”), unmarked, measuring 35.32 mm in diameter, weighing 22.1 grams, in near extremely fine condition. Excellent example of this award.

