Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, c. 1930 Auction 1942 and as a Lieutenant

1942 and as a Lieutenant on October 16

" and stamped "B

5 mm in length x 22 mm deep

64 mm (w) x 15

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, c. 1930 Auction 1942 and as a Lieutenant(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1907 1918 issue; c. 1930 reissue). Constructed of a silvered alloy, 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", unmarked, measuring 25.