Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal Auction Footnote: Leon Deriemaeker was born

Footnote: Leon Deriemaeker was born on March 8

set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”)

He commanded the German Auxiliary Cruiser "Thor"

1910 in Bessemer

Germany, Third Reich. A Life Saving Medal Auction Footnote: Leon Deriemaeker was born(Rettungsmedaille). Instituted 22 June 1933. (1933 1945 issue). Constructed of a silvered alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle overlaid by a mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 33 mm in diameter, weighing 9. 0 grams (inclusive of ribbon) demonstrating minor loss of finish