Germany, Third Reich. An Air Protection Medal, Ii Class United Republic of One of the oldest European

One of the oldest European Orders established in 1318 in most unusual form

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anti-tank guns in their trenches

depicting a soldier sitting on a rock

he was awarded the United States Silver Star for his efforts during the war with the USAAF

Germany, Third Reich. An Air Protection Medal, Ii Class United Republic of One of the oldest European(Luftschutz Ehrenzeichen II Klasse). Constructed of aluminum, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, the obverse with a central raised mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of FR VERDIENST IM LUFTSCHUTZ (FOR MERIT IN AIR PROTECTION), the reverse with a central raised date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 40. 33 mm in diameter, weighing 13. 9 grams, in extremely fine condition.