Life Saving Medal, in Gold

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  • Life Saving Medal, in Gold Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    1868
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Goldene Medaille für Rettung aus Gefahr’.

Physical Description


A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of gold. The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Duke Karl Günther, with the circular inscription ‘KARL GÜNTHER FÜRST Z. SCHWARZB. SONDERSHAUSEN’. The reverse features the inscription ‘FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR’ (‘for rescue from danger’), surrounded by a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. On a loop for suspension, on a yellow ribbon.

History


The Life Saving Medal was instituted in 1868 by Prince Günther Friedrich Carl I. It was conferred upon individuals who risked their own lives to save others from life-threatening danger.

In 1880, Prince Karl Günther became the ruler of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen and the medals were altered to feature his image on the obverse. The Gold Medal was not introduced until 1890.

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Versions

  • Price

    $2,000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: KARL GÜNTHER FÜRST Z. SCHWARZB. SONDERHAUSEN Rev: FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR

  • Size

    30mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This award is rare.

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