Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Honour Medal For Rescue Of Human Life By C. Voigt, C.1880 Buy Now I trust that you will

I trust that you will maintain and active interest in the Army and its objectives during your retirement

First World War

1915 to September 14

He made lance corporal in 1916 and sergeant in 1917

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A General Honour Medal For Rescue Of Human Life By C. Voigt, C.1880 Buy Now I trust that you will(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen Fr Rettung von Menschenleben). Instituted 14 November 1849 by Grand Duke Ludwig III. (1849 1889 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Ludwig III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR RETTUNG VON MENSCHEN LEBEL (FOR RESCUE OF HUMAN LIFE), the obverse maker marked C. VOIGT, measuring 33. 15