Germany, Federal Republic. A Rudolf Diesel Medal, C.1965 Auction The book measures 265 mm

The book measures 265 mm x 225 mm and is very well preserved with signs of wear throughout

8 mm x 51 mm inclusive of its fire helmet suspension

stamped "42C758" on the reverse

The squadron returned to RCAF Station Sea Island in March 1943

silvered non-magnetic metal

Germany, Federal Republic. A Rudolf Diesel Medal, C.1965 Auction The book measures 265 mm(Rudolf Diesel Medaille). Instituted in 1953. In gilt cast fine zinc, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of Rudolf Diesel and inscribed "RUDOLF DIESEL" below the bust, reverse inscribed "EHRE DEM VERDIENST" within an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, surrounded by the inscription "DEUTSCHER ERFINDERVERBAND NRNBERG" and engraver marked "L. CAR. LAUER NRNBERG", measuring 60. 3 mm in diameter, light contact and spotting, near extremely fine. In