German Danziger Luftschutzbund Air Defence Badge
SKU: 71
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: N/A
Date Manufactured: N/A
Size / Dimensions: 15/16" in diameter
Materials / Construction: I
Condition: Excellent
PRICE: $250.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: KC
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
Original German WWII Danziger Luftschutzbund Air Defense Lapel Badge.
Measures 15/16" in diameter. The front reads 'Danziger Luftschutzbund RLB'. The reverse side is maker marked 'ges gesch'. Has a thin horizontal safety pin back. One piece vaulted nickel construction with enamel.
History
The RLB was in charge of educating and training ordinary German men and women in civil defence procedures necessary for the basic level of local self-help of the civil population against air raids. The local level was formed around air raid wardens and operated in small first intervention squads. The training include fire fighting, protection against chemical All_weapons, communication procedures and preparation of houses and apartments against air raids.