Another Luftschutz Medal

[Tom Yanacek]

Hi guys,

This Luftschutz Medal was another purchase I made over the weekend at a small military show. I've always like these medals, especially when they are in nice condition and have brooch-mounted ribbons.

Best regards,
Tom

[Ian Hulley]

Nice, Aluminium without the dark wash ?

Ian

[Rommel1933]

Nice luftschutz Tom! I also like when these have the brooch mount

Scott

[Antonio Scapini]

A nice one Tom!
I see some big flaws on it, maybe zinc?

[Ian Hulley]

I see some big flaws on it, maybe zinc?

I see the flaw at 1 o'clock on the reverse and it looks darker on this screen for some reason ?

Ian

[Tom Yanacek]

Hi guys,

Thanks to all for the comments.

Just to clarify, this is a lightweight example in aluminum. The weight is 12.2 grams.

Here are larger pictures so that the production defects on both the front and reverse are more clearly visible.

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

Here is a zinc example by Förster & Barth, Pforzheim that I bought over the weekend:

[Tom Yanacek]

A closer view. Suspension ring is marked '10' for Förster & Barth.

[Tom Yanacek]

Katz & Deyhle, Pforzheim

Here is a zinc Katz & Deyhle Luftschutz Medal from the M.A.P.S. Military Show today. This one was originally brooch-mounted, but someone went and cut off the brooch pin and a section of the ribbon. The suspension ring is marked '60'.

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

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[Ian Hulley]

Very nice Tom

Ian

[Tom Yanacek]

Thank you, Ian.

Best regards,
Tom