Life Saving Medal

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.SXW.0120.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1,150 USD

  • Life Saving Medal Obverse
  • Life Saving Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$1,150 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: VIGILANDO ASCENDIMUS Rev: FÜR RETTUNG AUS LEBENSGEFAHR
  • Size
    30x34mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Life Saving Medal is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 47, December 17, 2011. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A47_193_224.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A slightly oval smooth medal with a raised edge, constructed of silver. The obverse features the grand ducal Saxon coat of arms surrounded by an open ermine coat with a crown above it, all inside a raised border. Between the border and the medal’s edge is the circular inscription ‘VIGILANDO ASCENDIMUS’ (‘through vigilance we ascend’) with three six-sided stars at the bottom. The reverse features the inscription ‘FÜR RETTUNG AUS LEBENSGEFAHR’ (‘for rescue from mortal danger’) in the centre, surrounded by a frame with twelve rue leaves.
On a loop for suspension, on a green ribbon with narrow yellow side stripes and broad black borders. 15.5 grams.

History


The Life Saving Medal was instituted by Grand Duke Carl Alexander, and it was awarded to citizens of the grand duchy that placed their own life in mortal danger to rescue a victim from peril.

The medal could be awarded to all citizens, regardless of rank.

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