Life Saving Medal

SKU: 02.SMX.0107.101.01

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  • Life Saving Medal Obverse
  • Life Saving Medal Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    February 28, 1903
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Lebensrettungsmedaille'. This is a very rare medal.

Physical Description


A smooth circular medal with a raised border, constructed of silver. The obverse features the left-facing portrait of Duke Georg II with the circular inscription ‘GEORG II. HERZOG VON SACHSEN-MEININGEN’, followed by a small laurel twig. Below the neck is the stamp cutter’s signature ‘A. BÖRSCH’. The reverse features a rue wreath with the inscription ‘FÜR RETTUNG VON MENSCHENLEBEN’ (‘for saving of human lives’) in the centre. On a loop for suspension, on a green ribbon with white side stripes.

History


The Life Saving Medal was established on February 28, 1903 by Duke Georg II. The medal was conferred upon citizens of Saxe-Meiningen who demonstrated bravery and determination by risking their own lives to save others from peril.

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  • Price

    $1,400 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORG II HERZOG VON SACHSEN-MEININGEN Rev: FÜR RETTUNG VON MENSCHENLEBEN

  • Size

    33mm

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