Germany, Third Reich. A Medal For Mine Rescue Auction Province of Pfalz Twenty-Five Years'

Province of Pfalz Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Economy Badge (silvered zinc

although the records aren't specific on the charges

4 mm x 29 mm

measuring 106 mm (w) x 40 mm (h))

Germany, Third Reich. A Medal For Mine Rescue Auction Province of Pfalz Twenty-Five Years'(Grubenwehr Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a crossed pickaxes, overlaid by a raised NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM GRUBENWEHRWESEN (FOR MERIT IN MINE RESCUE), unmarked, measuring 35. 14 mm in diameter, weighing 18. 3 grams (inclusive of ribbon), evidence of