Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, First Pattern, By Loos And Pfeuffer Auction 1921 in Saskatchewan

1921 in Saskatchewan

as well as stitched

on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon - with a paper collector’s tag attached to the reverse

It is constructed of a heavy card stock binding with a multi-coloured matte exterior

Prussia, Kingdom. A Life Saving Medal, First Pattern, By Loos And Pfeuffer Auction 1921 in Saskatchewan(Erinnerungsmedaille fr Rettung aus Gefahr 1. Form). Instituted 23 September 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1833 1870 issue). Constructed of silver, 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 (FOR RESCUE FROM DANGER), the obverse engraver and maker marked G. LOOS and C. PFEUFFER, measuring 50.