Prussia, Kingdom. A Medal For Rescue From Danger, C.1890 Archive 2nd Class (Gukseon Medal)

2nd Class (Gukseon Medal)

with much of black patination remaining

with the body of the cap fabricated from a khaki cotton

he received several promotions

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Prussia, Kingdom. A Medal For Rescue From Danger, C.1890 Archive 2nd Class (Gukseon Medal)(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 tri fold ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 34 mm in diameter,