Life Saving Medal (unstamped)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.LPD.0105.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$325 USD

  • Life Saving Medal (unstamped) Obverse
  • Life Saving Medal (unstamped) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$325 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Carl Büsch, Hannover
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: WOLDEMAR FÜRST ZUR LIPPE Rev: FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR
  • Size
    32mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version does not feature any stamping, and it is thinner and lighter than the first version. It was awarded between 1905 and 1918.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Life Saving Medal (unstamped) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 47, December 17, 2011. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A47_097_128.pdf

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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