Germany, Imperial. A Life Saving Medal Certificate To Senior Policeman, 1917 GTRexclude was made a the Member

was made a the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Meissen Porcelain Table Medal - White clay

tape residue evident on the reverse of the MP from previous board mounting

due to the conditions and tropical diseases present

10 mm (w) x 41

Germany, Imperial. A Life Saving Medal Certificate To Senior Policeman, 1917 GTRexclude was made a the MemberThe Life Saving Medal certificate is named to Obergendarm (senior policeman) Heinrich Gelchsheimer of the Fortress Police in Straburg (Alsace), dated to Berlin on August 6, 1917. Measuring 204 mm (w) x 325 mm (h), presenting two folding creases and light scuffing of the edges, remains better than very fine. The document is accompanied by a newspaper clipping from April 8, 1917, giving the following account of the deed: a 6 year old boy broke through