Life Saving Medal, Type III
SKU: 02.SXC.0112.101.01
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Attributes
Physical Description
A smooth circular medal constructed of silver. The obverse features a crowned Latin cross surrounded by rays with the circular inscription ‘CARL EDUARD, HERZOG VON SACHSEN-COBURG UND GOTHA’. At the bottom is the manufacturer’s signature ‘L. CHR. LAUER NÜRNBERG’. The reverse features a rue wreath, with the inscription ‘FÜR RETTUNG VON MENSCHENLEBEN’ (‘for saving of human lives’) in the centre. On a loop for suspension, on a white ribbon with green side stripes.
Some specimens feature the silver mark 'SILBER 990' to the right of the eyelet.
History
The Life Saving Medal, Type III was instituted by Duke Carl Eduard of Saxony-Coburg and Gotha on February 2, 1907. It was awarded to those who had saved others from mortal danger by risking their own lives.
The obverse stamp was designed by Max von Kawaczynski and manufactured by L. Chr. Lauer in Nuremberg. The medal was awarded between May 14, 1907 and August 29, 1918.
The ribbon of the medal was worn in the buttonhole of the coat or jacket, on uniforms in the second buttonhole from the top, even when the decoration was not worn on the ribbon bar.
Versions
$1,000 USD
Silver
Obv: CARL EDUARD HERZOG VON SACHSEN-COBURG UND GOTHA Rev: FÜR RETTUNG VON MENSCHENLEBEN
28mm
18 were awarded.
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