Germany, Third Reich. A Philipp Holzmann Medallion Auction Archive 85 mm (w) x 43

85 mm (w) x 43

His final known decoration was the Close Combat Clasp in Gold

the twelve o’clock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a period correct replacement ribbon

reverse bears Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) tag with serial number “331788

Germany, Third Reich. A Philipp Holzmann Medallion Auction Archive 85 mm (w) x 43(Philipp Holzmann Medaille). Constructed of a bronzed zink alloy, the obverse bearing a raised Stahlhelm overlaying a shovel and pickaxe, circumscribed by an inscription of DEM ARBEITER ZUR EHR, DER HEIMAT ZUR WEHR (TO THE WORKERS GOES THE HONOUR OF DEFENDING THE HOMELAND), the reverse bears a central inscription of PHILIPP HOLZMANN for the eponymous construction firm, topped by a date of 1938 and above an inscription of FREIBURG I B, measuring 36 mm