Germany, Third Reich. A Lifesaving Medal Buy Now exhibiting moderate contact marks and

exhibiting moderate contact marks and surface wear in the paint from active use

gilt text on the lid

He took command of this regiment in 1904 and then went on to command 79th Honvéd Infantry Brigade in 1908

He was discharged from service on September 24

red and light blue enamels

Germany, Third Reich. A Lifesaving Medal Buy Now exhibiting moderate contact marks and(Rettungsmedaille). A round silvered bronze medal, the obverse centre presents the German national eagle bearing a swastika over the chest, the reverse centre presents the inscription FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUING FROM DANGER), surrounded by an oak leaf wreath, measuring 24. 36 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in overall near very fine condition.