Life Saving Medal

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SKU: 02.POL.0111.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$150+ USD

Estimated market value:

$150+ USD

Attributes

Country

Poland
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Obv: RZECZPOSOPLITA POLSKA Rev: ZA RATOWANIE GINACYCH
Size

35mm
Image Licensing

The Life Saving Medal images are attributed to the Republic of Poland and are used in the public domain according to Article 4, Case 2 of the Polish Copyright Law Act of February 4, 1994. They were sourced from the Regulation of the President of the Republic of Poland published on March 22, 1928. See the following page for more information: http://isap.sejm.gov.pl/DetailsServlet?id=WDU19280370351

History

The Life Saving Medal was established by Presidential Decree in 1928, but it fell into abeyance following the end of the Second World War.

It was conferred upon civilians and military personnel for risking their life in saving another person. Each subsequent award is represented by a star clasp on the ribbon.

The Silver Medal features an obverse inscription that translates to "Republic of Poland,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “For Life Saving.”

There may be additional versions of the Silver Medal that differ in size.

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