Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Newly Listed the reverse bearing crowned and

the reverse bearing crowned and stylized shield featuring wheat and St

64 pages and 4 page foldout printed in four-color inks

marked “G” for “G

the twelve o’clock arm topped by an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original ribbon

16 mm x 57 mm

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Newly Listed the reverse bearing crowned and(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1907 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 79