Prussia, Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal For Rescue From Danger Auction 277 mm x 353 mm)

277 mm x 353 mm)

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19 mm (w) x 43

23 mm x 32

Footnote: This medal is awarded upon completion of mandatory military service (usually one year

Prussia, Kingdom. A Commemorative Medal For Rescue From Danger Auction 277 mm x 353 mm)(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1875 1907 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised 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 25. 05 mm in