Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, Type 4 Hold and a Wound Badge in

and a Wound Badge in Gold for being wounded 12 times

measuring 86 mm (w) x 37 mm (h)

consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed rays at each quadrant

he was to be Supernumerary

attractive WWI period medal bar

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, Type 4 Hold and a Wound Badge in(Verdienst Ehrenzeichen fr Rettung aus Gefahr 4. Modell). Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1907 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a rightward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of FR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), unmarked, measuring 24. 72 mm in