Life Saving Medal (stamped "E. W.")

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SKU: 02.LPD.0105.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$375 USD

  • Life Saving Medal (stamped "E. W.") Obverse
  • Life Saving Medal (stamped "E. W.") Reverse

Estimated market value:

$375 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Carl Büsch, Hannover
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: 1888 WOLDEMAR FÜRST ZUR LIPPE Rev: FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR
  • Size
    32.5mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is stamped "E. W.".
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Life Saving Medal (stamped "E. W.") is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 50, July 14, 2012. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A50_033_064.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


21 grams

History


The Life Saving Medal was instituted by Prince Woldemar and was conferred upon individuals who bravely risked their own lives to save the life or property of another person. An individual could receive the medal even if their actions were unsuccessful.

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