Germany, Third Reich. A Mine Rescue Service Medal, Type Iii consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse with a leftward-facing

the obverse with a leftward-facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III circumscribed by name and title

or maestrantes

one of only five awarded to Heer Cavalry Troops: Cavalry Captain

The visor itself is constructed of black vulcanfibre

All other parts and stitching remain intact

Germany, Third Reich. A Mine Rescue Service Medal, Type Iii consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse with a leftward-facing(Grubenwehr Ehrenzeichen 3. Form). Instituted 30 January 1938. (1938 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered tombak, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and crossed hammer and mallet, overlaid by a 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. 35 mm in diameter,