Germany, Rlb. An Air Raid Defence Medal Hold each with eight pockets and

each with eight pockets and are joined together at the junction via a trapezoid patch sewn upon the junction of the two straps and secured by metal rivets

It was broken up to provide reinforcements

joining convoy HX 228

with a diamond-shaped clear moisture shield

The waves were mountain high

Germany, Rlb. An Air Raid Defence Medal Hold each with eight pockets and(Luftschutzehrenzeichen II. Stufe) Constructed of feinzink, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, the obverse consisting of a round oak leaf wreath with a large mobile swastika in the centre of the award, circumscribed by inscription FR VERDIENSTE IM LUFTSCHUTZ (FOR SERVICE IN AIR RAID PROTECTION), reverse with central raised date of 1938, unmarked, measuring 38. 52 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.