Life Saving Medal, Type I, in Gold
SKU: 02.BGR.0115.101.01
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History
This medal was instituted by Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria to reward Bulgarian citizens for acts of extraordinary courage and life saving, on land and sea, during natural disasters, disease, or other life-threatening circumstances.
The reverse inscription translates to “For Life Saving.”
The Type I medals were issued from 1908-1918 during the reign of Ferdinand I.
These medals feature the portrait of Ferdinand I on the obverse, are signed by the designer, Paul Telge, and have an obverse inscription that translates to “Ferdinand I, Tsar of the Bulgarians.”
Versions
$675+ (with case of issue) USD
Silver gilt
Obv: ФЕРДИНАНДЪ I ЦАРЬ НА БЪЛГАРИТЕѢ Rev: ЗА СПАСЯВАНЕ ПОГИБАЮЩИ
29x52mm
Paul Telge, Germany; Nikola Sabev, Sofia
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