An Air Defence (Luftschutz) Medal; Second Class With Box Of Issue Hold 5 mm x 26 mm)

5 mm x 26 mm)

on October 11

Komtur is just another word for Commander of an order

inscribed "OTTAWA COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE" above and "ALERE FLAMMAN" (To Feed the Flame) below

these medals were produced by removing the reverse inscription on the 1914-1919 Red Cross Medal and then re-engraving the new inscription on them

An Air Defence (Luftschutz) Medal; Second Class With Box Of Issue Hold 5 mm x 26 mm)Silvered aluminum, 38. 8 mm, original ribbon with pinback, light contact, near extremely fine. In its box of issue, marked " "Luftschutz Enrenzeichen 2. Stufe" " on the lid, light soiling on the bottom, fabric overlaying the hinge is severed, box very fine. (C: 45)