Germany, Third Reich. A Mine Rescue Service Decoration, Type III consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac There are five clasps for

There are five clasps for the medal: Delhi

and oval shaped loose French double barrelled ring

and clusters of three gilt rays in each quadrant

mounted to a bronze gilt cross base

green oxidation evident throughout on both sides

Germany, Third Reich. A Mine Rescue Service Decoration, Type III consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac There are five clasps for(Grubenwehr Ehrenzeichen, 3. Form). Instituted 30 April 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a crossed hammer and mallet, defaced by a raised German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM GRUBEN WEHRWESEN (FOR MERIT IN MINE RESCUE), unmarked, measuring 35. 12 mm in diameter, weighing