Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Hold with an oak wreath between

with an oak wreath between the arms of the cross

Military Medal (201374 PTE

The Prussian helmet plate is original to the helmet and that is clear with the shadowing on the body of the Pickelhaube

He was subsequently discharged as a Private

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Hold with an oak wreath between(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