Germany. An Air Raid Defense Medal, Second Class, Heavy Version Archive through proxy

through proxy

raising the definite possibility that this was an early prototype for the much sought after “Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe”

depicting a swastika (Hakenkreuz) and the Italian faces

measuring 76 mm (w) x 17 mm (h)

that according to consignor this medal bar was found in (box is from Hannover

Germany. An Air Raid Defense Medal, Second Class, Heavy Version Archive through proxy(Luftschutzehrenzeichen 2. Stufe). Constructed of heavy silvered zink; the obverse consisting of a round oak leaf wreath with a large mobile swastika in the centre of the award that is circumscribed Fr Dienste im Luftschutz (For Services in Air Raid Protection); on loop for suspension; measuring 38. 71 mm (w) x 43. 20 mm (h); weighing 26. 3 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.