Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal, with Case, by the Prussian Mint Archive measuring 16 mm (w) x

measuring 16 mm (w) x 9 mm (h)

both the obverse and reverse with central gilt medallions bearing black enameled Federal Republic-style German national eagles

surrounding a central depiction of a hydroelectric dam overlaid by a gilded sickle and hammer

with the enamels nearly untouched

a large badge featuring an eagle with outstretched wings and a propeller superimposed on the center

Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal, with Case, by the Prussian Mint Archive measuring 16 mm (w) x(Erinnerungsmedaille fr Rettung aus Gefahr mit Etui). Instituted 22 June 1933 by Paul von Hindenburg. (1934 1945 issue). Constructed of silver, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle, overlaid by a shield bearing a raised mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), situated within a circular oak leaf wreath, the edge stamped with a silver content number of 835, flanked by a