Life Saving Medal

SKU: 02.LPD.0105.101.01

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  • Life Saving Medal (unstamped) Obverse
  • Life Saving Medal (unstamped) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    May 25, 1888

History


The Life Saving Medal was instituted by Prince Woldemar and was conferred upon individuals who bravely risked their own lives to save the life or property of another person. An individual could receive the medal even if their actions were unsuccessful.

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Version

Life Saving Medal (stamped "E. W.")

  • Price

    $375 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: 1888 WOLDEMAR FÜRST ZUR LIPPE Rev: FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR

  • Size

    32.5mm

  • Maker

    Carl Büsch, Hannover

  • Version Remarks

    This version is stamped "E. W.".

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Version

Life Saving Medal (unstamped)

  • Price

    $325 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: WOLDEMAR FÜRST ZUR LIPPE Rev: FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR

  • Size

    32mm

  • Maker

    Carl Büsch, Hannover

  • Version Remarks

    This version does not feature any stamping, and it is thinner and lighter than the first version. It was awarded between 1905 and 1918.

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Version

Life Saving Medal (stamped "SILBER")

  • Price

    $350 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: WOLDEMAR FÜRST ZUR LIPPE Rev: FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR

  • Size

    32mm

  • Maker

    C. F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim

  • Version Remarks

    This version is stamped "SILBER" on the ring.

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