Germany, Rlb. An Air Raid Defence Medal Hold an issue of “Der Lastensegler”

an issue of “Der Lastensegler” (The Military Glider)

It was broken up to provide reinforcements

joining convoy HX 228

After school and during summer vacations

Germany, Rlb. An Air Raid Defence Medal Hold an issue of “Der Lastensegler”(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.