German Awards - 2nd Degree Airspace Protection Badge (Medal)
This award was established on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the (national uprising) seizure of power on January 30, 1938 by Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler. This badge of honor was awarded in 2 stages. The 2nd level was awarded to persons who, after January 30, 1938, especially deserved air protection in Germany. The 1st level was awarded to persons who distinguished themselves with special merits in promoting the protection of the air environment. The acquisition of the 1st stage did not imply the receipt of the 2nd stage. 1st tier - gilded cross. The designers are Egon Jantke from Berlin.
Round medal made of aluminum or zinc. Above is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring.
Front side:
- The margin is formed from an oak-broadleaf wreath tied below.
In - it, inside the circular line in the center, there is an oblique swastika.
- On the rim there is an inscription - FOR - FOR MERIT - IM - AIR PROTECTION - at the bottom there is a rhombus.
Downside:
- The margin is formed from an oak-broadleaf wreath tied below.
In - it, within the circular line on the seeded field, the number of the year is 1938.
Tape:
blue-violet 30 mm wide, edge stripes black/white/red 2 mm each.
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Front side: 2nd degree air protection badge (medal)
Reverse: Grade 2 Air Protective Badge (Medal)
Established:
January 30, 1938 Adolf Hitler
Data:
- Material: aluminium
- Size: 39mm
- Weight: 17.2g
estimated collector price:
80 - 95 € in aluminium
70 - 80 € in zinc