Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Archive the silver displays an age-appropriate

the silver displays an age-appropriate patina and with some loss of core paint

withsun rays emanating between the arms of a Latin Cross from the centre applique

SS-Verfügungstruppe

the cover measuring 137 mm (w) x 185 mm (h)

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Archive the silver displays an age-appropriate(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1833 1864 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title and topped by a star indicating a first pattern award, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR