Civil Defence or Luftschutz Decoration. 1st Class Cross in Gilt. Instituted on 30th January 1938 to reward exceptional services in the cause of the Third Reichs air defences and air raid precautions. A superb original quality example of this award. Finished in matt gilt with burnished highlights. Supplied with the unique two part suspension and stamped with the makers code number. Complete with folded ribbon which has the correct brass brooch pin stitched at the top.

