Life Saving Medal, Miniature
CATEGORY: Miniature
SKU: 02.ANH.0103.101.01.M.000
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A miniature circular medal, the obverse bears a right facing bear walking on a wall, circumscribed with “FUERCHTE GOTT UND BEFOLGE SEINE BEFEHLE” (Fear God and Obey His Commands), the reverse centre is inscribed with “FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR” (for rescue from danger), encompassed by an oak leaf wreath, with loop for suspension, measuring 14.45 mm (w) x 16.98 mm (h).
The Life Saving Medal was founded by Duke Leopold Friedrich of Anhalt-Dessau-Köthen and Duke Alexander Carl of Anhalt-Bernburg on April 12, 1850. It was conferred upon citizens who had risked their life to rescue and aid people in conditions of extreme danger and peril.
From 1851 to 1863, the Life Saving Medal was jointly awarded by both Duchies. After 1918, it was awarded by the nation state of Anhalt.
A total of 121 medals were awarded from 1851 to 1917. Three women received the award from 1901 to 1915.
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