Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, c. 1930 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 41 mm x 52

41 mm x 52

the cap has one air vent rivet per side

It features a 21 cm-long magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge

with an Army eagle at the far left of the banner and fullers on both sides

" This very extensive group comprises: Order Pour-le-Merite

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, c. 1930 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 41 mm x 52(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1907 1918 issue; c. 1930 reissue). Constructed of a silvered alloy, 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, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of "FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR", unmarked, measuring 25.