Life Saving Medal, Type II

SKU: 02.SAX.0118.101.01

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Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    April 1, 1882
  • remarks
    The Type II medal stamp was designed by Julie Genthe from Leipzig. The German name of the award is ‘Lebensrettungsmedaille'.

Physical Description


A smooth circular medal with a raised border, constructed of silver. The obverse features the left-facing portrait of Duke Ernst II, with the circular inscription ‘ERNST II. HERZOG VON SACHSEN ALTENBURG’. Below the neck is the artist’s signature ‘GENTHE’. The reverse features an oak leaf wreath tied by a ribbon at the bottom, with the inscription ‘FÜR RETTUNG AUS LEBENSGEFAHR’ in the centre. On a loop for suspension, on a white ribbon with dark green borders.

History


The Life Saving Medal was instituted on April 1, 1882, by Duke Ernst I. It was conferred upon individuals who risked their lives in order to save others from peril.

The Type II medals were introduced in 1908 by Duke Ernst II. The medals were altered to feature the portrait of Duke Ernst II, but the award criteria remained the same.

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  • Price

    $300 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: ERNST II. HERZOG VON SACHSEN-ALTENBURG Rev: FÜR RETTUNG AUS LEBENSGEFAHR

  • Size

    34mm

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