Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal Auction He commanded the German Auxiliary

He commanded the German Auxiliary Cruiser "Thor"

He entered the Army in 1856

arriving in England on June 21

Clerk and Acting Warrant Officer on December 21st

Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal Auction He commanded the German Auxiliary(Rettungsmedaille). Instituted 22 June 1933. (1933 1945 issue). Constructed of a silvered alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle overlaid by a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 33 mm in diameter, weighing 9. 0 grams (inclusive of ribbon) demonstrating minor loss of finish