Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Auction Archive the obverse is inscribed “Winterschlacht

the obverse is inscribed “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42” (“Winter Battle in the East 1941/42”) with crossed sword and oak leaf branch at the bottom

85 mm (w) x 45

Army of Occupation of Germany Medal (bronze gilt

reverse partially enameled in white (for wear on white Summer uniform)

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Auction Archive the obverse is inscribed “Winterschlacht(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1875 1907 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original parade mounted ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftwad facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscriptio of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 92