A Third Reich Period Rlb “Air Raid Protection Is Self Protection” Badge By Karl Wurster GTRexclude the Knight’s Cross with Oak

the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves

The ship had been named for a Merchant Seaman aboard the SS Maiden Creek in the Mediterranean Sea

in Envelope of Issue and guidelines for wearing

original ribbon with pinback

likely done shortly after conclusion of war

A Third Reich Period Rlb “Air Raid Protection Is Self Protection” Badge By Karl Wurster GTRexclude the Knight’s Cross with OakA third reich period RLB (Air Raid Protection League Reichsluftschutzbund) Luftschutz ist Selbstschutz propaganda badge; in silvered bronze; horizontal pinback; ; maker marked Karl Wurster, Markneukirchen and Ges. Gesch. on the reverse; measuring 36 mm x 24 mm; better than very fine condition. (C: 154)