Life Saving Medal, Type I, in Gold (stamped "P.TELGE")

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SKU: 02.BGR.0115.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$675+ (with case of issue) USD

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Estimated market value:

$675+ (with case of issue) USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Bulgaria (Kingdom)
  • Makers
    Paul Telge, Germany; Nikola Sabev, Sofia
  • Composition
    Silver gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: ФЕРДИНАНДЪ I ЦАРЬ НА БЪЛГАРИТЕѢ Rev: ЗА СПАСЯВАНЕ ПОГИБАЮЩИ
  • Size
    29x52mm

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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