Original German WWII RLB Luftschutz Air Defense Honor Medal 2nd Grade with Ribbon in Box German Army Heer which was the only marking

which was the only marking they used during the Third Reich era

wearing the most common outfit was a natural choice

John Quinn

The black paint on the central cross is lovely

The interior helmet still has an original leather and silk liner

Original German WWII RLB Luftschutz Air Defense Honor Medal 2nd Grade with Ribbon in Box German Army Heer which was the only markingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a German WWII Luftschutz Ehrenzeichen zweiter Stufe (Air Defense Honor Badge 2nd Grade), complete with ribbon and its original cardboard presentation box! The 2nd grade Luftschutz medal was awarded for those who gave meritorious service to the civil air defense of Germany from January 1933 onward. It is constructed out of a die struck aluminum alloy base that has been silver washed. The