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MINE RESCUE HONOR MEDAL
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This is a nice example of the very rare Mine Rescue Medal. The official German designation for this award was "Grubenwehr-Ehrenzeichen", often translated as Mine Rescue Service Decoration.
This medal was originally instituted in 1936. It was awarded to members of the Mine Rescue Service who performed outstanding rescue work, individuals who risked their lives to save others in the case of a mine disaster, and those with long service in the Mine Rescue Service.
The front of the Mine Rescue Medal depicts the Bergbau organizational emblem, on which is superimposed a German national eagle and swastika. The reverse of the medal bears the inscription "Für Verdienste im Grubenwehrwesen" (For Services in Mine Rescue).
This medal has a heavy silver plating which still covers almost the entire surface, although it shows handling wear and a deep, old patina.
The medal comes with its original ribbon.
These medals were only issued in very limited numbers, making this a rare medal to find.
This is a nice example of the very rare Mine Rescue Medal. The official German designation for this award was "Grubenwehr-Ehrenzeichen", often translated as Mine Rescue Service Decoration.
This medal was originally instituted in 1936. It was awarded to members of the Mine Rescue Service who performed outstanding rescue work, individuals who risked their lives to save others in the case of a mine disaster, and those with long service in the Mine Rescue Service.
The front of the Mine Rescue Medal depicts the Bergbau organizational emblem, on which is superimposed a German national eagle and swastika. The reverse of the medal bears the inscription "Für Verdienste im Grubenwehrwesen" (For Services in Mine Rescue).
This medal has a heavy silver plating which still covers almost the entire surface, although it shows handling wear and a deep, old patina.
The medal comes with its original ribbon.
These medals were only issued in very limited numbers, making this a rare medal to find.