Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Archive repair evident in the white

repair evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides

the cover measuring 137 mm (w) x 185 mm (h)

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

SS-Verfügungstruppe

the silver displays an age-appropriate patina and with some loss of core paint

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Archive repair evident in the white(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