Russia, Soviet Union. A Civil “Ready for Defense” Cap Badge Archive A DLRG (Deutsche Lebensrettungsgesellschaft/German Life

A DLRG (Deutsche Lebensrettungsgesellschaft/German Life Saving Association) Lifeguard Qualifying certificate

and Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (2701 SERJT

with medabel in elegant blue velvet

measuring 206 mm (w) x 340 mm (h)

the author of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Russia, Soviet Union. A Civil “Ready for Defense” Cap Badge Archive A DLRG (Deutsche Lebensrettungsgesellschaft/German LifeConstructed of bronze with red enamels, consisting of a five pointed red enameled star, the obverse depicting a shield with dual hammers and a canister gas mask superimposed on the star, the reverse with one of the attachment prongs intact (the other broken off), unmarked, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 33. 4 mm (l), in fine condition.