Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Republic of A straight-arm cross paty constructed

A straight-arm cross paty constructed of bronze and multi-coloured enamels

engraver marked "BOMISA" on the reverse

with centre insignia in bronze affixed by two prongs

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with magnetic metal pentagonal mount

plus a chain with three miniature medals connected to two button holes on his left collar

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Republic of A straight-arm cross paty constructed(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1907 1918 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, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 79