Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, Type 4 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the box very fine

the box very fine

labelled in black ink on the sliding lid

Due to the severity of his wounds

instituted 1916

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, Type 4 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the box very fine(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr 4. Modell). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1907 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a rightward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 72 mm in