WW2 German Mine Rescue Medal

[copperpotuk]

I have been lucky enough to get hold of a Mine Rescue Medal, problem is: Where can I get a ribbon from? after weeks of searching the medal is so rare I can't anyone that sells it, even Evil Bay, Any help would be appriciated.

[copperpotuk]

Hi all, Please take a look at links for a better picture, yes I agree the Medal looks a little battered and possibly re-chromed/painted?, but in my short time (compared to many) I have been collecting, I have never come across a replica of this medal, thanks again to all that reply.

[history1]

I have been lucky enough to get hold of a Mine Rescue Medal, problem is: Where can I get a ribbon from? [...]

Here maybe:
http://www.emedals.ca/catalog.asp?item=GRC448#bigPic

[William Kramer]

Hello there,

The medal posted is not an original.

William Kramer

[John G.]

Copperpotuk,
This Mine Rescue Service Medal is a reproduction....no where near the quality, detail, or finish of an original. They've been making restrikes of ALL 3rd Reich medals & badges.....including the Mine Rescue Service decoration.....since I was a new collector (back in the 50s.....), though this would be one not as heavily copied as some others....
John G.

[ChristopherPerrien]

Does anyone know what were the criteria for being awarded this medal?

[John G.]

According to Littlejohn & Dodkins & Angolia, the Mine Rescue Service Decoration (Grubenwehr-Ehrenzeichen) was 1st instituted on 13 Nov. 1936 as a 50mm round pinback decoration (1st type), which was superseded on Jan. 30, 1938 by a smaller 35mm silver medal (2nd type).

It was awarded to/for:
1. Members of the Mine Rescue Serice who preformed outstanding rescue work, particularily at the risk of their own lives.
2. Persons (not members of the Mine Rescue Serv. - doctors, etc.) who voluntarily risked thier lives to save others durning a Mine disaster.
3. Persons who rendered valuable service to the organization & developement of the Mine Rescue Service.
4. All members of the Mine Rescue Service on completion of 15 Years service. It could be awarded for less time to those "invalided out" as a result of injuries incurred "in the line of duty".

Much scarcer than generally thought....few original awards out there....most are quality copies. Original examples have formed ribbons with pinbacks (like Faithful Service awards) unless mounted on bars....(exceptions noted of course....)
John G.

[ChristopherPerrien]

Thanks John for the info,

Regards,
Chris

[Ian Hulley]

I thought I would revive this old thread with my Mine Rescue Awards ..

Both types, the frosty silver-washed and the bright plated.



and the reverse ..



Cheers, Ian.

[William Kramer]

I thought I would revive this old thread with my Mine Rescue Awards ..

Both types, the frosty silver-washed and the bright plated.



and the reverse ..



Cheers, Ian.

just out of curiosity, considering you have both in hand, is there one you prefer to the other?

William Kramer

[Ian Hulley]

just out of curiosity, considering you have both in hand, is there one you prefer to the other?

William Kramer

Hi William, personally I prefer the silver-wash type ... possibly because I only just got it last month and possibly because the plated one would have been really garish and shiny when newly awarded.

Cheers, Ian.