Luftschutz medals question

[James Clark]

While those in packets tend to be the later(?) heavier type. This one is stamped 10 on the ring and the packet has the corresponding maker mark of Foerster & Barth Pforzheim.

[James Clark]

I have never seen so much as a picture of a case for the first class award, or even a description of what it looked like. I have never seen a first class award I was convinced by, but there is not much information to go on. I have seen a number of fakes in the UK.

I agree that there is no difference in the male and female awards, other than the style of wear. However, there were award documents specifically for male and female recipients. I don't have a female one, but have seen pictures. However, the presumably more common male format could be adapted for women:

[James Clark]

Here is an example of a different style of document:

[Joseph D'Errico]

Thanks James,

Never saw one before.

Best regards,
JD

[ERIC S.]

opposite

Hello James,
My 2nd classes are just the opposite: My alloy one is unmarked but my aluminum one is marked "10" on the suspension ring (under the ribbon). I too cannot confirm which type is the earlier/later type (alloy vs. aluminum). You would assume the aluminum is the early type, but to date, I have no evidence of this.
ERIC

[James Clark]

Hi Eric,

I think there is a "rule of thumb" that at least on badges (so I guess also medals) almuminum was used at first but then was found to be too weak (clips etc kept breaking on badges) so was discontinued and other, stronger metals used instead. But I can't remember where I heard that.

James

[ERIC S.]

I Think I Know

Hi James,
The area where I heard that mentioned time and time again was when the members here were discussing the Army Parachutists Badge on numerous threads. Perhaps you too remember it from these discussions!?
ERIC

[James Clark]

This just in, added for completeness.

James