RLB Air Raid Protection Award

RLB Luftschutz Medal – German Air Raid Protection Award

This original RLB Luftschutz Medal (Reichsluftschutzbund Air Raid Protection Medal) is a genuine period award issued in recognition of service and dedication within Germany’s civil air defense organization during the Third Reich era.

The medal features a circular silvered design with an oak leaf wreath surrounding the central inscription “Für Verdienste im Luftschutz” (For Merit in Air Raid Protection), with the national emblem prominently displayed at the center. It is suspended from the correct blue ribbon with red, white, and black edge stripes, properly folded in the traditional German style.

Key Features:

• Original RLB Luftschutz Medal


• Correct silvered finish with detailed oak leaf wreath


• Proper period ribbon with national color stripes


• Awarded for merit in civil air raid protection service


• Authentic Third Reich–era construction

Condition:

The medal shows honest age patina and light wear, consistent with period use. The ribbon displays expected age-related wear, including fraying and minor staining, adding to the authenticity and character of the piece. Overall, it remains solid and well-preserved.

Ideal For:

• Collectors of German WW2 medals and decorations


• Luftschutz / civil defense memorabilia collections


• Historical displays focused on home-front and air defense service
  
  
  

A desirable and authentic RLB Luftschutz Medal, representing an important aspect of Germany’s wartime civil defense history and a solid addition to any serious militaria collection.