Prussia, Kingdom. A Medal For Rescue From Danger, C.1890 Archive signed by John Burgess and

signed by John Burgess and witnessed by Stephen Price

Strathcona’s H

an award certificate for the Iron Cross 2nd Class

with much of black patination remaining

Prussia, Kingdom. A Medal For Rescue From Danger, C.1890 Archive signed by John Burgess and(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1875 1907 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 34 mm in diameter,