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 presents light gilt wear and

presents light gilt wear and contact marks

the text remains in extremely fine condition

All other parts and stitching remain intact

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

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

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 presents light gilt wear and(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,