Life Saving Medal, in Silver

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SKU: 02.WUT.0110.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$900 USD

  • Life Saving Medal, in Silver Obverse
  • Life Saving Medal, in Silver Reverse

Estimated market value:

$900 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Württemberg Royal Mint, Stuttgart
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: WILHELM II KOENIG VON WUERTTEMBERG Rev: FÜR RETTUNG AUS LEBENS GEFAHR
  • Size
    29mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Life Saving Medal, in Silver 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_225_256.pdf

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 Silver Medal was awarded for acts of bravery that did not warrant the conferral of a Gold Medal. If a Silver Medal recipient later received the Gold Medal for an additional act of bravery, they were required to return the Silver Medal.

The Silver Medal was awarded 259 times.

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