Life Saving Medal, Type I, in Gold

SKU: 02.BGR.0115.101.01

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Attributes

  • country
    Bulgaria (Kingdom)
  • date of institution
    October 15, 1908
  • makers
    Paul Telge, Germany; Nikola Sabev, Sofia

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.”

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  • Price

    $675+ (with case of issue) USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: ФЕРДИНАНДЪ I ЦАРЬ НА БЪЛГАРИТЕѢ Rev: ЗА СПАСЯВАНЕ ПОГИБАЮЩИ

  • Size

    29x52mm

  • Maker

    Paul Telge, Germany; Nikola Sabev, Sofia

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