Life Saving Medal, in Gold

SKU: 02.WUT.0110.101.01

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  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    June 18, 1897
  • remarks
    The stamp of the medal was designed by Karl Schwenzer, the medalist at the Württemberg Royal Mint in Stuttgart from 1876 until 1904.

History


The Life Saving Medal was founded by King Wilhelm II of Württemburg. It was conferred upon individuals who courageously risked their life to rescue others from peril.

Men and women were both eligible to receive the medal. Potential recipients had to be at least 18 years old. If an individual under the age of 18 performed a life-saving act of bravery, they were required to wait until they turned 18 before they could receive the award.

The Gold Medal was only awarded for exceptionally courageous acts and special circumstances.

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Life Saving Medal, in Gold

  • Price

    $4,200 USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: WILHELM II KOENIG VON WUERTTEMBERG Rev: FÜR RETTUNG AUS LEBENS GEFAHR

  • Size

    29mm

  • Maker

    Württemberg Royal Mint, Stuttgart

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