Germany. An Air Raid Defence “Luftschutz” Medal; Second Class Heavy Version Newly Listed The obverse of the crossguard

The obverse of the crossguard features a NSDAP eagle clutching a wreath with a swastika in the center

He was employed as a Shipper by the Curtis Publishing Company of Toronto and was widely travelled in Canada and the United States

marked on ring L/11 (for Wilhelm Deumer

33rd Infantry Division when he was awarded his Medal of Honor for actions on September 26

of early period manufacture

Germany. An Air Raid Defence “Luftschutz” Medal; Second Class Heavy Version Newly Listed The obverse of the crossguardA Luftschutzehrenzeichen 2. Stufe (Heavy version); in silvered zink; 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; measuring 38. 50 mm in diameter; weighing 25. 7 grams; extremely fine condition.