Anhalt, Duchy. A Life Saving Medal, Miniature, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity 48 mm x 135 mm

48 mm x 135 mm each)

stamped "217th OVERSEAS BATTALION"

PAULO APOSTOLO" on the reverse

very light wear evident on the exterior

Anhalt, Duchy. A Life Saving Medal, Miniature, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity 48 mm x 135 mm(Verdienstmedaille fr Rettung aus Gefahr Miniatur) Instituted 8 May 1853. A miniature circular medal, the obverse bears a right facing bear walking on a wall, circumscribed with FUERCHTE GOTT UND BEFOLGE SEINE BEFEHLE (SAVE GOD AND OBEY HIS COMMANDS), the reverse centre is inscribed with FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), encompassed by an oak leaf wreath, with loop for suspension, measuring 14. 45 mm (w) x 16. 98 mm (h), very fine.