Physical Description

A smooth circular medal with a raised border, constructed of silver. The obverse features the left-facing portrait of Duke Georg II with the circular inscription ‘GEORG II. HERZOG VON SACHSEN-MEININGEN’, followed by a small laurel twig. Below the neck is the stamp cutter’s signature ‘A. BÖRSCH’. 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 green ribbon with white side stripes.

History

The Life Saving Medal was established on February 28, 1903 by Duke Georg II. The medal was conferred upon citizens of Saxe-Meiningen who demonstrated bravery and determination by risking their own lives to save others from peril.