Anhalt, Duchy. A Life Saving Medal, Miniature, C.1900 Auction Archive the side wall behind the

the side wall behind the tally ribbon with a hessian (burlap) support

An NSDAP Silver Honor Prize - Gau no

and round silver aluminum bullion wires in the shape of a wreath consisting of oak leaves

including the catch type

a company of German combat engineers gave heavy resistance

Anhalt, Duchy. A Life Saving Medal, Miniature, C.1900 Auction Archive the side wall behind the(Verdienstmedaille fr Rettung aus Gefahr Miniatur) Instituted 8 May 1853. A miniature circular medal, the obverse bears a right facing bear walking on a wall, circumscribed with FUERCHTE GOTT UND BEFOLGE SEINE BEFEHLE (SAVE GOD AND OBEY HIS COMMANDS), the reverse centre is inscribed with FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), encompassed by an oak leaf wreath, with loop for suspension, measuring 14. 45 mm (w) x 16. 98 mm (h), very fine.