Germany, Rlb. An Air Raid Defence Medal Hold joining convoy HX 228

joining convoy HX 228

After school and during summer vacations

obverse illustrating the German Red Cross insignia surrounded by the inscription "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Schwesternschaft"

979 Grenadier Regiment of 271 Infantry Division has been identified already

It was broken up to provide reinforcements

Germany, Rlb. An Air Raid Defence Medal Hold joining convoy HX 228(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.