Life Saving Medal in Bronze

SKU: 02.BRE.0104.102.01

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Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    November 20, 1908

Physical Description


A circular medal constructed of bronze, bronzed alloy, or iron. The obverse bears the coat of arms of Bremen, topped with a small lion holding a lozenge, held by a lion on each side. Below the lions is the inscription "DER SENAT D. FREIEN HANSESTADT BREMEN" (the senat of the free Hanseatic city of Bremen). The reverse bears the inscription "FVER RETTVNG AVS GEFAHR" (for rescue from danger) on a smooth background encompassd by a border of laurel leaves. With a half red and half white ribbon.

History


The Life Saving Medal was established by the Senate of Bremen on November 20, 1908. The medal was awarded to individuals who put their own life at risk in order to save the life of another.

The medals were awarded in silver and bronze. From 1918 to 1920, the bronze medal was also constructed of iron.
The design of the medal was made by Professor Hermann Hahn, Munich. Brandstetter & Sohn, Munich took over the production of the medal.

The Life Saving Medal was awarded until 1933.

The Life Saving Medal in Bronze was reserved for rescue at a considerable risk to life.

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Versions

  • Price

    $300 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: DER SENAT D. FREIEN HANSESTADT BREMEN Rev: FVER RETTVNG AVS GEFAHR

  • Size

    68mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is constructed of bronze.

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  • Price

    $300 USD

  • Composition

    Bronzed Alloy

  • Inscription

    Obv: DER SENAT D. FREIEN HANSESTADT BREMEN Rev: FVER RETTVNG AVS GEFAHR

  • Size

    68mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is constructed of bronze alloy.

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  • Price

    $300 USD

  • Composition

    Iron

  • Inscription

    Obv: DER SENAT D. FREIEN HANSESTADT BREMEN Rev: FVER RETTVNG AVS GEFAHR

  • Size

    68mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is constructed of iron.

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