Germany. An Air Raid Defence “Luftschutz” Medal: Second Class; Heavy Version Hold gilt wear evident on the

gilt wear evident on the eagle

he was posted to HMS Columbine at the Naval Base at Port Edgar in South Queensferry

The picture was taken by Atelier (studio) Seyffarth in Crimmitschau (Saxony)

Seven weeks after arriving in England

that he was Single and that his trade was that of Bridge Builder

Germany. An Air Raid Defence “Luftschutz” Medal: Second Class; Heavy Version Hold gilt wear evident on the(Luftschutzehrenzeichen 2. Stufe); Constructed of finezink; 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; with a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 38. 72 mm in diameter; weighing 26. 5 grams; in overall mint condition.