Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal Auction consisting of 1) A Class

consisting of 1) A Class “A” Proficiency stick pin

He entered the Army in 1856

worn with catch showing signs of use

He commanded the German Auxiliary Cruiser "Thor"

Clerk and Acting Warrant Officer on December 21st

Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal Auction consisting of 1) A Class(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