Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, c. 1930 United Republic of concealed within its original folio

concealed within its original folio

An Officer’s order and medal bar featuring four decorations

dated 17 July 1942

He was struck off strength for return to Canada

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, c. 1930 United Republic of concealed within its original folio(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1907 1918 issue; c. 1930 reissue). Constructed of a silvered alloy, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of "FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR", unmarked, measuring 25.