Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Auction 2 mm in width x

2 mm in width x 89 mm in height x 27 mm in depth

Commander (ComA)

1800 - hand painted/enameled on black background (possibly on glass)

the Holland Society

The throat retains a functional spring catch for secure storage of the knife when not in use

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal Auction 2 mm in width x(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1833 1864 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 and topped by a star indicating a first pattern award, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR