Cased Commemorative Medal for Rescue from Danger 1933

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Erinnerungsmedaille für Rettung aus Gefahr 1933 im Etui by the Deschler & Sohn of München. Instituted June 22, 1933, by Reich President von Hindenburg, the Commemorative Medal for Rescue from Danger was awarded to rescuers who saved people at considerable risk to their own lives. The portable and non-portable award could be awarded to the same person. Designed by the sculptor Prof. Hermann Müller-Erfurt. It is constructed out of a die stamped silver base. The round shaped obverse features an embossed Prussian eagle with swastika on a shield on its chest. The reverse reads: “Für rettung aus Gefahr” surrounded by an oak leaf and acorn wreath. The rim is unmarked. It measures 2 inches in diameter. It shows beautiful patina. It comes housed in its appropriate issue case. The case is constructed out of a wood and pressed cardboard base that is covered in a grained grey simulated leather. To the front is a gilded steel closure clasp. To the back is a steel piano hinge that is covered in the grey simulated leather, some oxidization has blead through. The interior-bottom of the case is constructed out of a pressed cardboard base that is covered in a maroon velvet material. It has a recessed portion for the award and place to lift it. The interior top lid is constructed out of a pearl satin material in front of an underlying pad with a maker ribbon strip (top left), in gold foil, reading: “Deschler & Sohn München 9”. The hinge piece has torn through. It shows only the slightest wear, soil and age throughout. The case measures 3 5/16 inches wide and deep by 3/4 inches thick. A very rare piece.