Germany, Third Reich. A Lifesaving Medal Archive it became necessary to establish

it became necessary to establish a Reserve Force from which replacements could be drawn to strengthen the battalions and corps of the four Canadian Divisions operating in the field

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Bellerophon (April 1836 - June 1841) and Illustrious (August 1841 - June 1845)

but was met by another formation

which the aged Curacoa could not match due to deterioration of her engines

Germany, Third Reich. A Lifesaving Medal Archive it became necessary to establish(Rettungsmedaille). A round silvered bronze medal, the obverse centre presents the German national eagle bearing a swastika over the chest, the reverse centre presents the inscription FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUING FROM DANGER), surrounded by an oak leaf wreath, measuring 24. 36 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in overall near very fine condition.