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German WW2 Miners Bravery Medal Antiques & Militaria

Portsmouth, South EastUpdated 3 years ago
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CategoryAccessories
ConditionUsed
Sale typeTrade
MakeGerman WW2 Miners Bravery
ModelMedal
Your referencePQCGXL35TY1F05T
ManufacturerGerman WW2 Miners Bravery
Description

~ German WW2 Miners Bravery Medal ~

A decent example with its original ribbon, issued for mine rescue work.

~ Medal History ~

During the Third Reich, the various German trade unions were nationalized and consolidated. One of the trade associations that was not wholly incorporated into a larger organization was the German Miners Association (Bergbau). The National Bureau of Mines was created in 1936 to oversee the German mines tasked with extracting and distributing various raw materials. This National Bureau of Mines was the successor to many state and individual miners’ associations. The German miners service was steeped in tradition, with miners having their own formal regalia long before WWII. This tradition continued in the Third Reich, with the various Bergbau formal uniform items being among the most elaborate of all German uniforms from that time. In addition to these ceremonial uniforms and headgear, Bergbau personnel had specific belt buckles and various edged weapons bearing the crossed sword and mallet organizational Bergbau emblem. Bergbau items were manufactured in smaller quantities than items made for other, larger organizations, and are often difficult to find today.

~ Dimensions ~

It measures 3.4 cm in diameter and weighs 18.6 g.

~ Condition ~

The medal and ribbon are in good order.

~ Postage ~

UK postage is £10, international is £12. It can also be inspected in our shop.

#8993

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