Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Archive Solingen) with the Henckels insignia

Solingen) with the Henckels insignia above and dated "1938" below on the blade

later commissioned to the Beds) and was wounded at Delville Wood in 1916

withsun rays emanating between the arms of a Latin Cross from the centre applique

he was named Commander of the U

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Archive Solingen) with the Henckels insignia(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1833 1864 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 and topped by a star indicating a first pattern award, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR